Agricultural Equipment Operators And Mechanic`s Helpers

Job description

Premium Employment Services, Inc.’s (also referred to herein as “Premium Employment Services” “Employer” or “Company”) corporate headquarters is located at 2511 Monte Diablo Ave., Stockton, CA, 95203, phone (209) 465-2860, e-mail [email protected]. The Employer has designated this office as the Application Site.
Premium Employment Services is a registered Farm Labor Contractor.
Federal Employer ID (FEIN): 77-0567014
California State Tax ID Number: 515-4057-3

Job title: Vineyard Agricultural Equipment Operators and Mechanic`s Helpers
Workers Needed:
a. Total: 13
b. H-2A: 13
Premium Employment Services seeks certification for 13 H-2A workers.

JOB DUTIES:
*All job duties will be performed in the field and on a farm*

Job title: Agricultural Equipment Operator
Operates and controls various types and sizes of tractors to:
• Maintain fields by dicing and mowing
• Apply chemicals to vines

Harvest duties include:
• Move harvested grapes from the gondolas to the truck that transports them in the field
• Harvest grapes
• Drive tractors with light towers

The harvest season typically occurs between August and October but may vary based on weather and crop conditions.
*If tractor driving work isn’t available, driver may perform available field work at his/her regular rate of pay.

(See Addendum C)

Special Requirements

Specific Requirements for Agricultural Equipment Operators:
Physical
Good vision
Good hearing
Reasonable noise tolerance
Reasonable dust tolerance
Ability to work nights
Ability to work different shifts
Ability to work swiftly
Must be able to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including Respirator
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Ability to stand and walk throughout work shift on uneven ground
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to shift gears, depress pedals; turn knobs and levers; read gauges
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions, i.e. frost, fog, wind, heat, etc.
Repetitive stooping and bending
Good finger dexterity
Firm hand grip
Repetitive arm and shoulder movement, above and below head level
Repetitive use of wrist and hands
Repetitive pulling, pushing and reaching

(See Addendum C)