Vineyard / Agricultural Equipment Operator

Trump Winery • Charlottesville, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Enjoy working with one of the best views! Virginia's largest vineyard is seeking a Vineyard Operator (Tractor Operator) to work on the Vineyard team in operate equipment used in the planting, maintenance, and harvesting of grapes.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or G.E.D
• 3 or more years' experience operating heavy equipment; farming and agricultural equipment preferred
• Forklift Certified, Pesticide and Workplace Safety Training Class
• Works on feet for eight hours a day.
• Ability to work long hours and/or seven days a week during critical times.
• Able to push, pull, carry, and lift to 70 pounds.
• Frequently bends over, kneels, twists, reaches overhead, climbs stairs, ladders, and walks on varied surfaces (paved, incline, uneven, etc).
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)

Nice To Haves

• Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates agricultural equipment including implements, tractors, sprayers, ATV, forklifts, etc.
• Must be mechanically inclined, to help troubleshoot and ensure the safe operation and maintenance of vineyard equipment.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance as needed on equipment and maintain service records.
• Keep track of PPE needs, i.e. gloves, dust masks, etc
• Additional duties may include various vineyard duties including but not limited to planting, pruning, canopy management, trellis installation and repair, and harvesting

Benefits

• Employee medical premium paid 80%, dependents paid 40% with low and no deductible options
• 80% employer-paid premiums for dental and vision
• Basic Life at 25K and Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Accident plans available
• 26 days paid time off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• Short-term disability
• 401 (k) with up to 6% company match
• Generous employee discounts at Trump Winery, Trump Cidery, and Trump Hotels
• Other employee programs such as TicketsatWork, Red Wing Shoes Discounts, Shoes for Crews, Discount Gym Membership at Planet Fitness, employee referral program, monthly education opportunities and so much more!
• Travel Discounts at Trump Hotels

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED