Vineyard Equipment Operator II - Sea Smoke Winery

Responsibilities

• Operate vineyard tractors and other vineyard equipment, including forklifts, bobcats, tractors, backhoes, and loaders.
• Operate over-the-row equipment including harvesting, multi-row spraying, pruning, multi-row mowing, etc.
• Inspect equipment daily before operation and responsible for notifying Vineyard Supervisor/Foreman of routine maintenance and repairs needed.
• Calibrate and use agricultural implements such as spray tanks/nozzles and perform necessary adjustment to disks, roto-tiller, etc
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and repairs as directed.
• Operate tractors and tractor implements in order to accomplish various vineyard practices such as disking, moving, spreading, spraying, trimming, etc.
• Apply plant sprays following established safety procedures and provides usage notes to supervisor for reporting purposes.
• 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
• 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.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years in an equipment environment
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Operate all tasks associated with over-the-row equipment
• Tractor and spraying experience
• 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
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read operation manuals, safety documents, written instructions and signage on equipment.
• Calibrate spray applications
• 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 45 lbs.
• 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.
• Location
• Lompoc, California
• Additional Locations
• Job Type
• Full time
• Job Area
• Viticulture & Winemaking
• The salary range for this role is:
• $20.52 - $30.14
• This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensatio

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description Company Summary We're the producers, creators and marketers of beer, wine and spirits brands that people love. At Constellation Brands, we're driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver products and experiences that resonate now, tomorrow and well into the future. Because of this approach, we're the fastest-growing large CPG company in the U.S. at retail, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. Our premium portfolio of iconic brands like Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, Kim Crawford, Robert Mondavi, The Prisoner, High West Whiskey, and more driving industry-leading growth for us today. But we're just getting started. Our ability to stay at the forefront of consumer trends has fueled our success since our founding in 1945 and will guide us in creating the next generation of products and experiences Worth Reaching For. Position Summary Under general supervision, assist Foreman/Supervisor with assigned aspects of the day to day operations.

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