Field Workers, Ag Equip Operators, Forklift Drivers

About the role

Field Workers (Dates, Olives, & Citrus) are needed for agricultural equipment operators and forklift drivers, tree work, and all tree (Date Palms/Olive Trees, and Citrus Trees) work. This includes pruning, hoeing, de-thorning, pollinating, cutting centers/strands/thinning, harvesting, planting, cutting shoots, cleaning, and irrigating.

Responsibilities

• Pruning and hoeing citrus, date, and olive trees using hands, pruning shears, pruning loppers, and long handled hoes.
• De-thorning date palms with a curved knife while standing or on a raised platform.
• Pollinating date palms by removing husks, tying strings, and applying date pollen.
• Cutting centers, strands, and thinning bunches of date palms and olives.
• Tying fruit bunches and applying fruit bags.
• Harvesting fruit by identifying and picking according to color and texture, removing bags, counting, folding, and storing fruit.
• Cutting off fruit arms and removing shoots from date palms, olives, and citrus trees.
• Planting date palms, olives, and citrus trees by digging holes and placing plants.
• Cleaning date palms, olives, and citrus trees by removing shoots with shovels, crowbars, or long-handled hoes.
• Irrigating fields via drip/sprinkler systems, installing, repairing, and maintaining irrigation equipment.
• Operating and maintaining farm equipment such as tractors, discs, plows, lasers, rippers, cultivators, listers, planters, and GPS systems.
• Starting and stopping irrigation systems, monitoring elevation, and assisting with pump operations.
• Performing daily tractor maintenance checks, driving safely over difficult terrain, and making simple tractor repairs.
• Assisting with tractor safety training and demonstrating ability to operate tractors safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• Ability to work on uneven ground and at heights up to 55 feet.
• Knowledge of driving a tractor and passing tractor safety training.
• Basic knowledge of tractor mechanics to make simple and minor adjustments and repairs.
• Understanding and operating the GPS operating system.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and performance standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in agricultural work, preferably in citrus, date, and olive cultivation.
• Physical stamina and strength to perform heavy lifting and work in various weather conditions.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions closely.

Skills

• Pruning and tree care skills.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and equipment.
• Tractor operation and maintenance skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong physical fitness and manual dexterity.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Variety of tasks and responsibilities.
• Opportunities for advancement within the company.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate farm work hours.

Pay

• Salary range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Variable schedule to accommodate farm work hours.