Truck Driver - Tractor Trailer jobs in Ventura, CA

SUMMARY:  

Tractor driver will perform maintenance and operate all farm equipment to spray pesticides, mow/disk weeds, shred brush and any farm equipment related jobs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Limoneira’s job descriptions describe the key areas of responsibility but do not attempt to describe all activities or areas of responsibility.  In most cases, the description covers approximately 80% of an individual's daily, weekly, or monthly job duties

• Operate or maintain equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, and construction equipment
• Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery
• Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions
• Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors, using fasteners and tools
• Notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions 
• Operate tractor-attached implements to plant, fertilize, dust, and spray crops 
• Mix specified materials or chemicals and spray fields 
• Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, weeds, fungi and diseases, using all sprayers
• Comply with all Safety and Food Safety Rules
• Other job duties as assigned by Supervisor or Management

 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Must have experience safely operating all types of tractors used in farming; must have California Driver’s License and be Certified as a Tractor driver

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be able to use any cultural implements that are attached to the tractors; must know the proper way to disk, mow, shred, and harrow a grove; must be able to operate a high-speed sprayer; must be attentive to the sounds of a proper operating tractor and be alert for anything that might signal a problem with the equipment; fluency in English and Spanish to communicate with supervisor and coworkers

PERSONAL TRAITS: 

Must be able to follow directions from a supervisor; must be able to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures; must maintain a good attendance and punctuality record; must be able to accept constructive criticism

 REASONING ABILITY: 

Must be able to apply common sense understanding to fulfill written, oral, or visual instructions

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: 

Must know the proper personal protective equipment to wear when applying pesticides

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will need to be able to sit and stand for long periods.  In addition, you will need to be able to stretch, stoop, bend, and walk for long periods.  The employee must be able to reach outward and above shoulders with both arms and must have dexterity in the feet, hands, and fingers.  You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds you will need to talk and hear and must have normal or corrected 20/40 eyesight. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position will be working outside; bees are actively in the groves and when agitated, may result in multiple stings.   The surrounding temperature can sometimes be extremely cold during the winter and hot during the summer.   

 Please be advised that job-related responsibilities are subject to change at any time.