Farm Laborers: Bus And Calvans Drivers

Job description

All duties are performed on the farm or near or adjacent to the farm:

Workers will perform general farm labor, included harvesting of Romaine lettuce, Romaine hearts and iceberg lettuce, as well as sanitation of equipment. This job requires prolonged stooping, selecting vegetable by size and quality, cutting vegetable with handheld knife at base of vegetable, peeling excess leaves for proper weight, size and presentation, packing into box by specific arrangement pertaining to each box weight or size, loading completed boxes onto truck pallets and tying load.

Sanitation workers will clean work areas, agricultural equipment and facilities. Such duties include power washing vegetable conveyor belts and equipment, and sanitize and scrub with brushes. All sanitation work falls under the definition of secondary agriculture because it is in conjunction with and incidental to the farming operations of the employer and it grower. Sanitation work is performed near or adjacent to the farm at a cooler used to clean and pack 100% of the grower’s product. See 29 CFR 780.105(c )

Each worker will be given the opportunity to become a bus driver. All licensing fees will be paid for by the employer. All mandatory education courses (time and expense) will also be paid for by the employer.

Bus driver will transport passengers to and from work each day from housing. The bus drivers will return to the worksite each day. May be asked to log times in and out for workers. Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule. Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order. Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information. Complete accident reports when necessary. Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner. Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations. Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems. Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing. Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water. Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption, or fares received. Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions. See more occupations related to this task. Record vehicle routes. Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort. Report any vehicle malfunctions or needed repairs. Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios. Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.

See Addendum C.

Special Requirements

1 month of experience harvesting lettuce. 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.

Work is performed in open fields and may involve exposure to mud, dust, wind, heat, cold, and other natural elements. Temperatures can range from 30 degrees Fahrenheit to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the period of employment. Workers should come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described.

See Addendum C.