Agriculture Equipment Operators

Job description

Agriculture Equipment Operator to operate equipment used to harvest crops. Must have the correct type of license
required by State and Federals laws, and drivers responsible for transporting workers will be required to have a
valid and unexpired Federal Farm Labor Contractor or Federal Farm Labor Contractor Employee Registration with
driving authorization. Will be responsible for operating the vehicles used to move crops on the farm. Must be able
to safely operate the buses that are used to transport workers to and from work sites. Operate forklifts and
equipment used to move supplies and harvesting equipment in the field. Maintain harvest equipment. Must be
able to reach, bend and lift items weighing 70 pounds, will supervise the workers on the field making sure work is
done properly, keep time and piece records for payroll purposes as well as keeping track of the amount of produce
that is processed.
The alternative work if needed will be to assist with the harvesting.

Employees may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available. Workers should expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop or other conditions beyond the employers control. These periods can occur any time throughout the season, if workers request a leave of absence during these periods of no work, the hours will be deducted from the hours offered under the ETA 790A.

A copy of the work contract or a copy of the ETA 790 in lieu of a work contract, and any modifications, will be provided to the H-2A worker no later than the time at which the worker applies for the Visa, or to a worker in corresponding employment, no later than on the day work commences. For an H-2A worker going from an H-2A employer to a subsequent H-2A employer, a copy of the contract will be provided no later than the time an offer of employment is made by the subsequent H-2A employer.

Special Requirements

This type of work, involves working conditions that require tremendous stamina, a high level of physical activity in cold or extremely hot conditions in direct sunlight and in adverse weather such as rain. The work requires a high level of physical conditioning. Due to the type of work involved, there is a Probationary Period of five (5) days beginning with the first day of employment, to show possession of the requisite physical strength and endurance to perform this type of work.