Farm Equipment Mechanics And Service Technicians
Employer
1535 Barbara Worth Rd
Hotlville, CA 92250
United States
Job description
All the tasks in this job description constitute one (1) job; the employer may assign workers to different tasks on any day or to multiple tasks during the same day at the sole judgment of the employer. Workers must be physically able to work in hot, dry, windy weather, bending or stooping to reach ground level and able to stand on their feet or be on their knees for long periods of time. Workers must be able to diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems.
All other duties assigned under this order will be those duties of Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians, under the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Classification Code 49-3041.00.
Worker may never ride on agricultural equipment not designed for work related riding purposes or any other non-passenger intended equipment. All work related injuries must be immediately reported to the crew leader, foreman, or supervisor. If requested, worker must sign a document weekly to confirm whether or not they have been injured and other work related information. Worker may not engage in horseplay or other disruptive or discourteous behavior at work, in housing or while riding on employer provided transportation. Workers must treat fellow employees and their foremen/supervisor with courtesy and follow their directions/instructions. Workers must comply with attached work rules and other lawful job related work requirements as disclosed. The employer will provide without charge to the worker the tools, supplies and equipment necessary to perform the job duties. The employer will charge the worker for reasonable costs related to the workers refusal or negligent failure to return property of the employer or due to such workers willful damage or destruction of such property. Employer shall not make any deduction or require any reimbursement from an employee for any cash shortage, breakage, or loss of equipment, unless it can be shown that the shortage, breakage, or loss is caused by a dishonest or willful act, or by the gross negligence of the employee.
Work may be performed during light rain and in windy conditions and in temperatures in excess of 100 degrees F. Workers will supply their own work clothes. This is a very demanding and competitive business in which quality specifications must be rigorously adhered to. Sloppy work cannot and will not be tolerated. Job specifications can change from time to time during the season due to crop or
market conditions, even on the same crop. Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given for each days work. Worker must possess requisite physical strength and endurance working quickly and skillfully to perform activities for which they were hired. Workers may not leave trash or other discarded items in work areas or vehicles but must dispose of such items in provided
receptacles. Workers must wash hands with soap and water after all bathroom and meal breaks.
Special Requirements
Must have 60 days verifiable experience to diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors,
harvesters, and irrigation systems.
Employees may be requested post-hire to take drug and alcohol tests at the expense of Peri & Sons Farms at no cost to the worker. Drug and alcohol testing may also take place in the event an accident or incident occurs that warrants testing per the company policy. Failure to comply with the request of the company may result in immediate termination.