Farmworker

Job description

Must have at least 6 months experience in the production of irrigated crops. Will be required to monitor and repair drip irrigation systems in orchards. Must be able to operate tractors while maintaining adequate air pressure in tires and oil/fuel levels in machinery. Will be required to operate tractors and farm machinery as it pertains to the production of almonds, grain crops and supplemental livestock feed including but not limited to disking, planting/seeding crops, spraying, ground preparation and harvesting. In addition, workers will need to prune orchard trees. Will be required to operate and maintain a 4-wheeler in a safe and effective manner. Some welding may be required as well as light mechanical duties (oil change, filter change, general lubrication and tire/battery changing). Workers may need to perform supplemental and incidental livestock husbandry.
The worker must assist the employer in complying with all OSHA, CAL OSHA, EDD, BLM, EPA and DOL guidelines including but not limited to maintenance of housing, cleanliness, safe operation of equipment, wearing of climate and environmentally sensitive clothing, maintaining heat and food safety protocols. Worker will be required to attend quarterly safety meetings. Worker will be supplied with fixed site housing that not only satisfies DOL requirements but also complies with California fixed site housing requirements for hourly employees. Worker will be required to maintain housing in a clean and EDD compliant manner. Worker will notify employer of any repair that is needed to the housing. The employee may be held accountable for damage to the housing unit that can be shown is the result of gross negligence or by a dishonest or willful act on the part of the employee (normal wear and tear excepted).