Vineyard Worker 3~ Tractor Driver (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

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  Healdsburg, California

 

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

 

Established in 1895, when Edoardo Seghesio planted his first Zinfandel vineyard in Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley, Seghesio Family Vineyards produces critically acclaimed wines that honor the history of Sonoma and the Seghesio family. Collected over a century, our 300 acres in preeminent growing regions—the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River valleys—represent some of the oldest vineyards and proprietary clones.  True to Edoardo’s vision, we strive to produce exceptional Zinfandel and Italian varietals.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position forms part of a dynamic vineyard agricultural team that makes great wine. Seghesio’s Vineyard Worker 3~ Tractor Driver, reports directly to the Vineyard Supervisor/Assistant Vineyard Manager and Vineyard Manager.  They will work as part of highly specialized team to support the daily operation of the cultivation of wine grapes and to ensure smooth, safe and effective vineyard operations in all areas impacting the life cycle of wine grapes.   This role is based out of Healdsburg.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons.

 

The ideal candidate will perform the follwoing:

Primary Job as a Vineyard Worker 3 - Lead is performed as warranted generally 51%

• Spraying, irrigation, heavy equipment operation, frost protection, and general viticulture work

• Provides work leadership to others through assignment of work, review of progress, monitoring of results and instruction.

• Under limited supervision performs various assigned task to includes pesticide control, fertilization, irrigation, frost protection, and bud grafter.

• Certain tasks may require certification to perform duties.

• May drive tractors or trucks to accomplish various vineyard cultural practices, such as disking, weed spraying and sulfurizing. May provide work direction to lower level Vineyard

• Demonstrating and achieve highest skill level in completing tedious, advanced and complicated tasks requiring considerable judgment, independent analysis and detailed knowledge of the position and procedures.  Individuals selected for these positons will have won speed pruning competitions or harvest highest grape yield.

Secondary Job as a Tractor Driver is performed as warranted generally 49%

• Tractor drivers perform a variety of task using a tractor such as:

• Precision pesticide spraying, planting, cultivating, moving, dusting, disking, trellis installation, leveling and material distribution during development.

• Attaches implements to back end to tractor such as graders, plows and backhoes. Inspects tractor before and after trips and submits report indicating tractor condition.

• Maneuvers truck into loading or unloading position, following signals from loading crew as needed.

• Always operate in safe manner, following all laws and regulations. Any mechanical problems should be reported as soon as they are noticed to minimize repair bills and avoid anything that could contribute to an accident.

• May perform general maintenance on the tractor such as inspects tractor’s oil, hydraulic lines and other components.

• Semi-routine tasks of moderate complexity requiring some discretion and use of limited judgment and initiative.

• At higher level may be responsible for correctly operating a variety of specialized Over-the-Vine equipment such as Pre-pruner, harvester, sprayers, disc. and mower attachments as required. Operates a variety of farm cultivation equipment including tractors, wheeled and track types, rippers and trenchers.  Understands safety and basic maintenance of machinery.  Demonstrates thorough knowledge of safety protocol.  

 

Education Training and Other Requirements:

• Requires 4 to 6 years of directly related experience, with the typical incumbent possessing six years or more of experience.  Recognized internally as a specialist resource or subject matter expert.
• Basic knowledge of Seghesio wine and winemaking procedures.

• Must be able to communicate effectively

• Comfortable using touch screen systems and computer proficient

• Problem solving skills

• Ability and willingness to work overtime when required

• Self-motivated with a positive and professional work ethic

• Timely and correct administration of paperwork and maintaining logs

• Knowledge of line and tank equipment: lines, valves, pumps, etc.

• Ability to train junior level seasonal help

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.

• Forklift Certification a must

• Will be required to operate heavy equipment such as tractors, bobcats, excavators, crawlers

• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Required to perform advanced and complicated tasks requiring considerable judgment, independent analysis and detailed knowledge of the position and procedures.
• May require some higher education or specialized training or certification in non-technical positions. 
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision
• General, and may provide working leadership or guidance to lower-level employees.

Demonstration of  highest level of integrity and behaviors

 

Competitive

How To Apply

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