Bus Driver

Job description

GENERAL CONDITIONS: Field work begins at assigned time shortly after daylight. Work may be performed during light rain and in high humidity and in freezing or high heat temperatures. The worker may be required to work in the orchard when trees are wet with dew/rain and should have suitable clothing for variable weather conditions.

Full Growing Season Commitment: The worker agrees to be available for work and perform the assigned work for the assigned employer through the full period of employment 08/13/2023 through 11/11/2023.

General Job Specifications:
1. Must be able to perform all duties within this job description in what can be considered a safe manner adhering to all established orchard safety guidelines, practices and procedures.
2. Must wear all required and assigned personal protective equipment at all times when required to do so. Worker must wear proper clothing and footwear depending on the season. All footwear must be closed-toed and durable due to safety precautions.
3. The Employer or designated worker will provide instructions and general supervision. Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given for each day's work.
4. Workers will be required to attend an orientation on workplace rules, policies and safety information.
5. All work sites covered by this clearance order and all facilities of the employer are drug free work places. Workers must not report for work, enter employer's property, or perform service while under the influence of or having used alcohol, marijuana or illegal controlled substances. Workers must not report for work or perform service while under the influence of or impaired by prescription drugs, medications, marijuana, alcohol or other substances that may in any way adversely affect their alertness, coordination, reaction response or safety.
6. Individuals who are not employed by the Employer will not be permitted in or adjacent to the work site. In particular, no non-working children may be present at or adjacent to work sites or left in vehicles during the workday. Workers arriving at work with non-working children or other non-workers will be sent home.
7. Workers who are eligible for Employer provided housing will have employer arranged transportation from the housing to the worksite.

All other duties assigned under this order will be those duties of Farm Worker, Diversified Crops, under the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics Standard Occupational Classification Code 45-2092.

Special Requirements

Bus Driver: most have the ability to operate a bus that consists of 35-48 passenger seats. The bus driver will be required to have either a US CDL Class A with P endorsement or a Mexican Federal (International) License with Class B endorsement (Tourism). The driver must be able to pass a DOT physical and/or possess a current medical card for the length of the contract. Must conduct a daily safety check on the vehicle before operation. Must obey all State and Federal driving regulations and speed limits. Must stop at all railroad crossings. The driver will be responsible for safely transporting the worker(s) from a central location, such as worker housing, to and from each work site, grocery store and/or doctor appointments.