H-2A · Agriculture

Agricultural Equipment Operator / Bus Driver

Agricultural Equipment Operators

Paulvales Harvesting LLC

LaBelle, FL — United States

Job duties

Official text in English.

The employer is seeking reliable, hardworking individuals to assist with the tomato harvest. Agricultural Equipment Operator / Bus Driver will safely operate farm equipment in the field such as field trucks, tractors and forklifts. Duties will include taking loads of tomatoes to the farm's loading area, tying loads of tomatoes, untying loads, unloading full bins of crop, loading empty bins, returning them to the field and washing the farm equipment. They may also include dumping tomatoes, field walking and other general farm labor or relevant duties as directed by farm operator. They will also conduct simple daily vehicle maintenance checks (DOT pre and post-trip inspections), pick up workers from employer-provided housing, take them to the worksite, and drive them back to their housing. They will only spend about fifteen percent of their workday doing these driving duties. This job will be done under varying extreme outdoor weather conditions such as heat, high humidity, direct sunlight, cold weather, possible rain, wind, and exposure to pollen, soil, mud, dust and other natural elements. Repetitive physical conditions such as prolonged walking, standing, heavy bending, stooping, reaching and lifting will be involved on a regular basis. Must have or be able to obtain immediately a farm labor contractor license. Background check and random drug testing will be post-hire at employer's expense, per DOL/MSPA and DOT requirements.

Requirements

Workers must be dependable and punctual and have the ability to stand, bend, and work for long periods outdoors. They must pay attention to detail and quality. Workers must adhere to all safety rules as instructed by supervisors and practice safety in all aspects of work. (Job specific qualifications in Addendum C.)

Housing

Employer will only use 8 spaces for this contract.

Transportation

For workers hired from beyond normal commuting distance, after completion of 50 percent of the work contract period, the employer shall reimburse the worker for cost incurred by the worker for transportation and daily subsistence, as required by DOL regulations, from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer to the place of employment. (Continued in Addendum C)

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