Field Workers (vineyards)

Job description

Field Worker (Vineyards):

Commodity for Harvest: Wine Grapes

Duties vary depending on the growing season:

Work in grape vineyards during growing season late May 2022 will include hoeing (long handled hoe) and pruning, weed removal, and vine suckering.

Work in grape vineyards during growing season (approximately June 2022 through July 2022) will include leaf removal.

Work in grape vineyards on non-harvest activities (approximately early-August) will include early season crop removal, move wires, picking, root picking, irrigation, field maintenance, canopy management, shoveling, stake removal and replacement.

Non-harvest related activities continue during harvest time of the year but are not directly related to wine grape picking and include fence repair, trellis repair, post removal and replacement, drainage, field gutters, plant new vineyard including digging, raking, clean up and post pounding.

Harvest activities include using sharp picking knives, standing, and kneeling on ground to pick fruit.
The workers will be using a long-handled hoe to complete weed removal job duties. The workers will complete weed removal job duties for less than 20% of their weekly work time. Employer will provide workers with gloves and knee pads, as necessary, and training required to perform the weed removal job in accordance with all guidelines of Section 3203, Injury and Illness Prevention Program.

Special Requirements

Specific requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and able to use hand tools, including cutting knives, Must be able to work under conditions where skin and clothing become heavily soiled with mud, water, grease, etc. Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including rain, cold, high winds, etc. Work involves frequent bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk and stand up extensively. No smoking, alcohol, firearms in the field or residential housing.


See Addendum C.