Farm Worker

H2ajobs; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation to work

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers for farm labor in Texas to prune, thin, harvest and pack fruits and vegetables, and to support orchard maintenance and irrigation. Positions may involve climbing ladders with loads and operating various tractors and machinery. Weekend/holiday work is possible.

Housing is provided by the employer, with meals and transportation arrangements described in Addendum C. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and able to pass a legal authorization verification process.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• No or 0 months experience required.
• Possibility of random drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Prune, thin, harvest and pack fruit and vegetables.
• Assist in transplanting, irrigation and general maintenance of orchards.
• Operate tractors and tractor-drawn machinery to plow, harrow, fertilize, plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops.
• Assist with maintaining range land and cattle feeding during orchard downtime.

Tools

Tractors

Self-propelled machinery

Job description

Duties may include: Workers will prune, thin, harvest, and pack fruit and vegetables and assist in caring for the orchards. Worker will assist in transplanting, irrigation, and general maintenance. Must be able to climb up and down a ladder with a 30-lb. pack. Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Workers will also assist with maintaining range land and assist in cattle feeding duties to ensure proper weight gain during orchard downtime & other related Farm Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-2092 (onetonline.org).

Possible weekend/holiday work.

The employer may choose to pay experienced workers, regardless of origin, more than the published minimum wage rate. See attached Addendum C.

• Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
• Meals: The employer will furnish cooking facilities, utilities, and utensils for workers to prepare their own meals in the housing provided kitchen. Included basic appliances will consist of, but is not limited to, refrigerator, stove/oven, and sink with hot and cold-water connections.All appliances included will be in good, working condition for the workers. Employer will provide transportation to grocery store at least once a week for workers who wish to shop for food.
• Transport: The employer will provide or pay for charter bus services or other modes of transportation to H-2A or U.S. workers, or permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and reimburse workers at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved in traveling (a) to the place of employment from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer (i.e., inbound) and (b) from the .. See attached Addendum C.

Experience wanted: 0 months

Must be 18 years of age. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 100lbs (possible 2-person); may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Based on Employer's discretion/cost: Worker may have random drug/alcohol testing during employment: positive test/refusal to abide = dismissal. Possible background check post hire at employer's expense due to working around the public and operation of heavy equipment.... See attached Addendum C.