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NEWMONT FARM LLC AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT OPERATORS in Bradford, Vermont
18 Full Time Seasonal H-2A Jobs available 08/15/2024 - 11/03/2024.
Operate trucks, tractors, or other multi-purpose vehicles to transport workers from housing (whether on or off farm) to the farm properties; haul tools, supplies, or crops; transport workers from place to place around the farm properties during the workday (including on public roads to reach farmers fields); and/or transport workers to the grocery store, or bank on an as-needed basis. Load agricultural products into trucks, and drive trucks to market or storage facilities. Not all workers are requested to drive; drivers will be required to possess a valid operators license. No one will be rejected for the position that does not possess a class D license. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in the job order and must be available for the entire period of employment. This work order is for qualified people to perform the duties related to harvesting pumpkins and field work. Worker will be helping in the preparation and harvesting of pumpkins as well as picking and packing pumpkins to be shipped. Construct and repair equipment for pumpkins. Worker must be able and willing to work in varied weather conditions including hot, humid summer days during harvest as high as 90 degrees with damp mornings. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the work day. The employer will provide 1 day of training. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Worker will be given 1 hour for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health & safety concerns relating to pesticide application & the operation of equipment on our farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English. Workers referred as a result of this order must have a minimum of three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
Requirements:
- 3 months experience in duties listed
- Lifting requirement 80 lbs.
- Exposure to extreme temperatures
- Extensive pushing or pulling
- Extensive sitting or walking
- Frequent stooping or bending over
- Repetitive movements
The full terms and conditions of the job (form ETA790a) should be reviewed and provided to qualified applicants from this website: seasonaljobs.dol.gov