Farm Worker

H2ajobs; Robstown (TX); In loco; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

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Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation reimbursement after 50%

Descrizione del lavoro

H2ajobs is seeking farm laborers to operate tractors and various implements to till soil, plant and harvest crops. You will load seeds, mix chemicals, and assist with equipment maintenance in a rural Texas setting.

Basic English literacy is required and a valid driver's license within 30 days may be necessary. Housing and meals are provided, with transportation reimbursement after the initial period described in Addendum C.

Competenze

• Basic English literacy required.
• Able to perform physically demanding farm tasks in varying weather.

Mansioni

• Operate tractors and farm equipment to till soil, plant and harvest crops.
• Load seed into planters and mix or load chemicals for spraying.
• Perform general maintenance, cleaning and light repairs on equipment and sheds.

Conoscenze

Driver license

Descrizione del lavoro

Job requires the operation of various tractors and farm equipment to till soil; work ground; prepare and maintain land; and plant, irrigate, fertilize, spray, cultivate, harvest, and transport crops to elevator or storage area. Equipment that workers may be required to operate includes, but is not limited to, tractors with various implements, sprayers, combines, back-hoes, forklifts, mowers, and mini-excavators. Job will also require loading seed into planters; properly mixing chemicals; loading chemicals into sprayers; changing combine cutting heads; rouging fields and using hand tools to remove undesirable plant varieties, trash, and other objects from fields; light welding for equipment repair; performing general maintenance, repairs and/or clean-up of storage sheds, pivot points, buildings, and all farm equipment; ensuring operational areas are organized and well maintained; using hand tools and equipment to repair, clean and maintain farm vehicles, machinery and specialized machinery and agricultural equipment; and regularly servicing equipment. There are few typical days and workers may be required to change duties and/or locations often and engage in various general functions. Daily duties may vary depending on crop, weather, and field conditions. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.

Housing

Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals

The employer will provide, without charge or deposit, free and convenient kitchen and cooking facilities to prepare meals. The workers will be allowed time to drive themselves or will be transported to a store or market to purchase their own food and cooking supplies. Employer provided housing contains a refrigerator, stove, oven, and operational sink with hot and cold water under pressure. In the event that the workers are unable to prepare meals at the housing location, the employer will provide three sufficient meals a day free of charge.

Transport

After worker has completed 50% of the work contract period, employer will reimburse worker for the cost of transportation and subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of employment. Employee transportation will be arranged to and from their country of origin by either plane, train, bus, taxi service or own vehicle; whichever is most economical. The employer will properly reimburse employees for such travel as defined in 20 CFR 655.122(h). Continued in Addendum C.

Experience wanted

0 months

Job requires having or being able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy skills are required. Job will require periods when workers may be exposed to varying weather conditions and extensive pushing, pulling, sitting, walking, stooping, bending, or repetitive movements.