H-2A · Agriculture

Farmworker

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

1868 Farms LLC

Georgetown, TX — United States

Job duties

Official text in English.

Manually plant and cultivate trees. Load/unload small trees, plant saplings; duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizer; transplanting, weeding, thinning and pruning, watering, weeding - using hand tools as required. Keep underbrush and vegetation clear of fence lines; install and repair fence as needed. Clear trees ready for transplant to protect root zones before digging up; lay out tree rows, set stakes; install, test and maintain irrigation and well setups/equipment for watering. Prepare holes for planting using hand tools with a max depth/width of 3 ft. Place topsoil and soil amendments, fertilizer and assist with transplanting, watering, staking and mulching new trees. Duties may also include general construction of farm structures as well as fencing, irrigation installation, and land clearing. Starting wage from 10.40 to 18.50, based on tenure and experience. Involves loading and unloading tools and supplies and equipment weighing up to 80 lbs. Involves working outdoors in all types of weather. Involves extensive standing, sitting or walking. Involves frequent stooping or bending. Involves repetitive movements.. Possiblity of monthly bonuse based on tenure. Possibility of performance based raise, bonuses, overtime and Saturdays as required. 60 minutes of unpaid breaks throughout the day. Daily hours may vary between start and end times listed depending on weather or job assignments.

Housing

Housing is provided only to non-local workers living outside normal commuting distance. Separate sleeping and bathroom facilities are provided by gender. Workers must vacate housing at contract end. If employment ends early, housing must be vacated by the end of the current pay period. Prorated fair-market rent may be deducted for occupancy after separation through the date the worker vacates.

Transportation

Employer reimburses foreign workers for all visa related costs incurred. Employer reimburses/ pays all non-local workers for costs incurred by inbound and outbound travel expenses (daily subsistence, lodging, transportation), by the 50% mark of the contract period. In the event that a worker's expenditures drop their earnings below FLSA minimum wage, reimbursement will be made within the first work week. Transportation reimbursement is based upon the rate of the most economic common carrier.

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