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H-2A and corresponding domestic workers must be available to perform
each of the following job activities in connection with the harvesting
and farming operations:
Truck drivers deliver harvested perishable crops packed and loaded in
bins and cartons. The hauling/truck driving activities are performed
directly in connection with and as an integral part of the harvest and
farming operations. The truck drivers must be available to perform each
of the crop activities described in this job order and will perform
various activities throughout the work week. Truck drivers are subject
to DOT Hours of Service regulations (49 CFR Part 395) and may be exempt
from overtime under the FLSA Motor Carrier Act exemption, where
applicable.
The essential work activity involves moving a highly perishable
agricultural crop (i.e., lettuce/vegetables) directly from the farmer\'s
fields to the processing plant. The truck drivers are required to
complete each step of the haul, as part of necessary field-to processing
facility activities for the crop harvest. The truck drivers must be
physically and mentally healthy. Each worker is expected to operate
hauling vehicles efficiently and safely through all @types of routes.
Workers must be able to operate tractors, trailers, semi trailers, and
have adequate knowledge to make minor adjustments or repairs to these
vehicles. Must have a CDL or equivalent license, pass a required drivers
license background check, and mandated drug and alcohol test. Drivers
must have and maintain a suitable driving record, and be insured by the
employer\'s insurance company.
Requirements: 2-month experience in general farm work and harvesting to
avoid crop damage and personal injury. Written verification of
experience is required. Cannot be color blind due to the need to
distinguish colors of the product. Must be able to use shears, clippers
and other agricultural tools (i.e., hand saw (can be powered by gas));
no smoking, illegal drugs, alcohol, or weapons of any sort in the
housing or work fields. Worker safety on the job and in
employer-provided housing is our top priority. Workers may not possess,
consume, or be under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs,
or other controlled substances at the worksite or in the
employer-provided housing. Fighting, including but not limited to,
verbal, physical, or through social media or texts, and any threats or
act of violence, and/or disruptive behavior against another individual
or against property will not be tolerated, particularly acts of violence
committed while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Any employee
found in the possession of any alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs, or
controlled substances, whether or not they have been consumed or any
violation of these rules will be subject to immediate termination for
cause upon a finding of violation after an investigation, without any
intervening steps of progressive discipline.
Proficiency in English or Spanish is required for training and safety
purposes. Work is performed outdoors in open fields and can involve
exposure to sun, wind, mud, dust, heat, cold and other elements of the
normal field environment. Temperatures\
can range from 20 degrees F to over 100 degrees F during the period of
employment. Workers should come prepared with appropriate clothing and
footwear for the work and working conditions described.
This work may entail exposure to plant pollens, insects and noxious
plants, and to fields and plant materials which have been treated with
insect and/or disease control sprays. The employer will comply with all
worker protection standards and re-entry\
restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the
fields. Workers are also required to comply with all applicable worker
protectionstandards and re-entry times.
Workers must stand, sit, crouch, bend, reach, lift and carry items
weighing from 50 pounds in the course of performing required activities.
Workers must be able to listen, understand, and follow instructions of
company supervisors and managers.
The company\'s Employment Arbitration Agreement is set forth in this
Clearance Order outlining the procedures to follow in raising concerns
to seek their prompt resolution with an option to arbitrate unresolved
matters.
General Specifications:\
Daily individual and/or crew work assignments will be made by, and at
the sole discretion of, the employer as the needs of the business
operation dictate. Workers must perform the assigned work and may not
switch work assignments without specific\
authorization of a company supervisor. Workers must be willing, able,
available, and qualified to perform the job duties described herein,
with reasonable accommodations.
The normal work week is 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 5 hours
on Saturday (35 hours per week). Saturday work is required. Workers may
be requested to work on Sundays or Federal Holidays depending on the
conditions of the fields, weather, and maturity of the crop. Truck
drivers are subject to DOT Hours of Service regulations (49 CFR Part
395) and may be exempt from\
overtime under the FLSA Motor Carrier Act exemption, where applicable.
This is regular, full-time work for a temporary period of time
