General Nursery Laborers

Job description

General Nursery laborer will be responsible for watering plants, shifting plants, trimming and pruning plants, general nursery cleaning, organizing benches and plants, and loading and unloading plants into nursery vehicles. Workers will need to be able to lift 60lbs and be prepared to work in the full sun.

Workers may occasionally and/or sporadically perform duties associated with and directly related to the primary duties. Such work will be temporary and unsubstantial agricultural labor.

DRIVER / CHAUFFEUR

The driver safely drives a designated vans and/or CalVans to transport harvest crew workers to and from the housing and worksite locations. Driving job duty is not a different job and drivers will perform harvesting duties when not driving. Conducts a pre-inspection at start of the shift and immediately report any observed mechanical problems to supervisor and/or CalVans representative, filling van with fuel, documenting and completing forms and keeping vehicle clean. Required to complete and process periodic driving reports as required by state laws. Required to follow all traffic laws and if applicable, vanpool rules. In order to drive, drivers must possess a valid authorized driver’s license and must be able to pass DOT (Department of Transportation) recognized medical exam and fulfill all other DOT requirements. The employer will be responsible for the cost of the registration as an FLCE driver (if any). Drivers are compensated for these activities. All employees engaged in driving activities (H-2A as well as corresponding domestic workers), will be given the opportunity to obtain a driver’s license or commercial driver’s license (DL or CDL) on a voluntary basis. The DL/CDL is not a pre-hire job requirement. No job applicant will be denied an employment opportunity due to a lack of a DL/CDL or FLCE Certificate at the time of application and/or hiring. Further, no worker (H-2A or corresponding domestic worker) will be terminated for failure to obtain a DL/CDL or FLCE certificate.

Special Requirements

No previous experience is required. Specific requirements include lifting up to 60 pounds frequently. Must be able to work in full sun. Must be 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 sun, rain, cold, high winds, etc. Work involves frequent kneeling, turning, reaching, squatting, bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk and stand up extensively. Must be able to operate handheld devices. No smoking, illegal drugs, alcohol, firearms in the field or residential housing.

See Addendum C.