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Salinger Orchard Agricultural Equipment Operators in Brewster, New York
4 Fulltime Seasonal H-2A Jobs available 08/19/2024-11/10/2024.
Under direction of supervisor, worker will perform any combination of tasks involved in the operation of tractors and farm equipment for the purpose of tilling soil, mowing grass, cutting brush, planting young trees and plants, spraying fruit trees and plants. Pick fruit such as apples, pears & peaches during harvest. Use tractors and trucks on farm property to move equipment and supplies such as irrigation pipes and pumps, smudging equipment, fertilizer, ladders, bins and other supplies for harvest workers. Move empty bins around orchard for use by pickers and transport full bins of fruit from orchard to packing shed or storage facility. Operate engines and pumps for irrigation and move, set up, and start fans or smudge pots for frost protection.
Requirements:
* Must have a minimum of 3 months of verifiable experience in performing the tasks described.
* Due to health and safety concerns on a farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English.
* Must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day.
* Exposure to extreme temperatures, repetitive movements, extensive walking and frequent stooping.
The full terms and conditions of the job (form ETA790a) should be reviewed and provided to qualified applicants from this website: seasonaljobs.dol.gov. For qualified applicants requiring a Spanish translation of this job order, please email DOCE@labor.ny.gov or call 1-877-466-9757. Please include the applicant name and job order number in your request.