Vineyard Tractor Driver - Sonoma Vineyards (Agriculture)

Job Description

Position Summary

Under general supervision, assist Foreman with assigned aspects of the day to day operations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment daily before operation and responsible for notifying Vineyard Supervisor/Foreman of routine maintenance and repairs needed. 

• Operate tractors and tractor implements in order to accomplish various vineyard practices such as disking, moving, spreading, spraying, trimming, etc.

• Operate ATVs, utility vehicle, and light equipment such as weed eaters and backpack sprayers

• Perform light equipment maintenance as directed

• May include field irrigation work such as checking lines, cleaning filters, plugging leaks, replacing emitters, and repairing below ground piping

• May perform specialized duties within the vineyard such as pruning, tying, suckering/shoot thinning, weeding, wire movement, leaf & fruit thinning, hand harvest, vineyard layout and irrigation installation.

• May perform various maintenance tasks such as trellis repair, hoeing, drainage repair, erosion control and irrigation repair

• Responsible for compliance with CBI sustainability policies and practices which are economically viable, socially acceptable and environmentally sound.  This is done by supporting programs at each location for conservation, energy efficiency, and recycling, which are critical for our operations to achieve tangible environmental results.

• Must follow safe operating procedures, support safety programs and policies to safeguard personal safety, company property, environmental and team member's safety.

• Work as a team with co-workers to perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the company's value of exhibiting the highest quality standards in all endeavors.

• Any other duties as reasonably required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform a variety of tasks using specified equipment safely and efficiently.

• Must have a valid driver's license

• Must have knowledge of safety requirements when operating and observe all safety protocols pertaining to the equipment and implements being operated.

• Knowledge of basic mathematics (addition and subtraction).

• Willing and able to work overtime, irregular shifts, including graveyard, and long hours, particularly during harvest. 

• Ability to follow detailed instructions

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.

• One-year equipment operator experience

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Works outdoors/indoors

• Works in warm/cold climates

• Works in high places

• Works on wet surfaces

• Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals

• Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic

• Must be able to move up to 55lbs

• Primary office environment may be warehouse/distribution setting

• Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

*We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Acerca de la posición

Bajo supervisión general, le ayudara al capataz con los aspectos asignados de las operaciones diarias.

Responsabilidades

• Inspeccionar el equipo diariamente antes de la operación y ser responsable de notificar al supervisor/capataz del viñedo sobre el mantenimiento de rutina y las reparaciones necesarias.

• Operar tractores e implementos de tractores para llevar a cabo varias prácticas de viñedos, tales como desbastado, movimiento, esparcimiento, aspersión, poda, etc.

• Operar vehículos todo terreno, vehículos utilitarios y equipos livianos como herbicidas y rociadores de mochila.

• Realizar el mantenimiento de equipos ligeros según las indicaciones.

• Puede incluir trabajo de riego de campo, como revisar líneas, limpiar filtros, tapar fugas, reemplazar emisores y reparar tuberías subterráneas.

• Puede realizar tareas especializadas dentro del viñedo, como podar, atar, quitar los retoños/ralear los brotes, deshierbar, mover alambre, ralear hojas y frutos, cosecha manual, diseño del viñedo e instalación de riego.

• Puede realizar diversas tareas de mantenimiento, como reparación de enrejados, excavación, reparación de drenajes, control de erosión y reparación de irrigación.

• Responsable del cumplimiento de las políticas y prácticas de sustentabilidad de CBI que sean económicamente viables, socialmente aceptables y ambientalmente racionales. Esto se logra mediante programas de apoyo en cada ubicación para la conservación, la eficiencia energética y el reciclaje, que son fundamentales para que nuestras operaciones logren resultados ambientales tangibles.

• Debe seguir procedimientos operativos seguros, respaldar programas y políticas de seguridad para salvaguardar la seguridad personal, la propiedad de la empresa, la seguridad ambiental y de los miembros del equipo.

• Trabajar en equipo con compañeros de trabajo para desempeñar deberes y responsabilidades de manera consistente con el valor de la empresa de exhibir los más altos estándares de calidad en todos los esfuerzos.

• Otras funciones que sean razonablemente necesarias.

Requisitos minimos

• Habilidad para realizar una variedad de tareas usando equipo específico de manera segura y eficiente.

• Debe tener una licencia de conducir valida.

• Debe tener conocimiento de los requisitos de seguridad al operar y observar todos los protocolos de seguridad relacionados con el equipo y los implementos que se operan.

• Conocimientos de matemáticas básicas (sumas y restas).

• Dispuesto y capaz de trabajar horas extras, turnos irregulares, incluyendo el cementerio, y largas horas, particularmente durante la cosecha.

Capacidad para seguir instrucciones detalladas.

Requisitos preferidos

• Habilidad para leer y escribir.

• Experiencia de operador de equipo de un año.

Requisitos físicos/ambiente de trabajo

• Trabajo al aire libre y adentro.

• Trabajo en climas cálidos y fríos

• Trabajo en superficies altas.

• Trabajo sobre piso mojado.

• Está expuesto a ruidos fuertes, humos y/o productos químicos tóxicos.

• Trabajo cerca de piezas mecánicas, móviles y montacargas.

• Debe poder mover hasta 25 kilos de peso

• El entorno de oficina principal puede ser un entorno de almacén/distribución.

• Debe tener al menos 21 años de edad. Debe poder sentarse y/o estar de pie durante largos períodos de tiempo y trabajar en una computadora durante períodos prolongados. Puede ser necesario levantarlo. Se pueden hacer adaptaciones razonables para permitir que las personas con discapacidades realicen las funciones esenciales.

*Este empleador participa en E-verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.

*Estamos interesados ​​en cada candidato calificado que sea elegible para trabajar en los Estados Unidos. Sin embargo, no podemos patrocinar visas.

Location

Geyserville, California

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Operations and Production

The salary range for this role is:

$17.26 - $24.84

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).