Agricultural Equipment Operator / Bus Driver

Paulvales Harvesting LLC · LaBelle, FL

Employment period: 2026-10-31 to 2027-05-27

Hours per week: 40.0

Pay conditions

$15.00 H-2A hourly rate.

Job duties from the source

The employer is seeking reliable, hardworking individuals to assist with the tomato harvest. Agricultural Equipment Operator / Bus Driver will safely operate farm equipment in the field such as field trucks, tractors and forklifts. Duties will include taking loads of tomatoes to the farm's loading area, tying loads of tomatoes, untying loads, unloading full bins of crop, loading empty bins, returning them to the field and washing the farm equipment. They may also include dumping tomatoes, field walking and other general farm labor or relevant duties as directed by farm operator. They will also conduct simple daily vehicle maintenance checks (DOT pre and post-trip inspections), pick up workers from employer-provided housing, take them to the worksite, and drive them back to their housing. They will only spend about fifteen percent of their workday doing these driving duties. This job will be done under varying extreme outdoor weather conditions such as heat, high humidity, direct sunlight, cold weather, possible rain, wind, and exposure to pollen, soil, mud, dust and other natural elements. Repetitive physical conditions such as prolonged walking, standing, heavy bending, stooping, reaching and lifting will be involved on a regular basis. Must have or be able to obtain immediately a farm labor contractor license. Background check and random drug testing will be post-hire at employer's expense, per DOL/MSPA and DOT requirements.

Additional requirements

Workers must be dependable and punctual and have the ability to stand, bend, and work for long periods outdoors. They must pay attention to detail and quality. Workers must adhere to all safety rules as instructed by supervisors and practice safety in all aspects of work. (Job specific qualifications in Addendum C.)

Additional work locations are listed in the official order. Review its full itinerary.

Verification

H-2A disclosures

Housing: Check job order · Daily transport: Check job order · 3/4 guarantee: Check job order

How to apply

Interested candidates are to contact their local career center. Candidates should be fully apprised by the local career center of the terms, conditions, requirements and nature of employment prior to referral and may be given a copy of the ETA Form 790 and its corresponding attachments. Career center staff may refer candidates who have been screened for entire season availability, legality to work in the U.S., and who are willing, able and qualified to perform the job duties. Referrals should be directed to Maria Castilla at marycastilla27@yahoo.com or at (863) 368-9265, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Collect calls will not be accepted. All workers should be advised that they will be expected to work for the total period of employment as noted in the job offer and should be available to work in any one of the listed activities at the discretion of the employer. Local workers must have transportation to the job site. All workers from within normal commuting distance recruited against this job order will not be provided housing and transportation. All applicants should be advised that they must possess and bring with them original documentation of identity and employment eligibility, sufficient to complete the USCIS Form I-9, as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Recruitment phone: +18633689265

Recruitment: marycastilla27@yahoo.com