Vineyard Equipment Operator II - Sea Smoke Winery

Constellation Brands•Lompoc, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, assist Foreman/Supervisor with assigned aspects of the day to day operations. This role involves operating various vineyard tractors and equipment, including over-the-row machinery for harvesting, spraying, and pruning. The operator is responsible for daily equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and calibration of agricultural implements. Responsibilities also include applying plant sprays safely, operating ATVs and light equipment, and potentially performing field irrigation and specialized vineyard tasks such as pruning, tying, and hand harvesting. The role also encompasses various maintenance tasks like trellis repair and irrigation system upkeep. A key aspect of this position is adherence to Constellation Brands' sustainability policies and practices, ensuring operations are economically viable, socially acceptable, and environmentally sound. This includes supporting conservation, energy efficiency, and recycling programs. Strict adherence to safe operating procedures and company safety policies is mandatory to protect personnel, property, and the environment. Teamwork and maintaining high-quality standards in all endeavors are also essential.

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
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills
Ability to read operation manuals, safety documents, written instructions and signage on equipment.

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
Responsible for compliance with CBI sustainability policies and practices which are economically viable, socially acceptable and environmentally sound.
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.