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Heavy Equipment Operator | Olive Harvest | $40/hr +

Location:

San Martin, CA (between Morgan Hill and Gilroy)

Pay:

Starting at $40/hr, higher depending on experience, with additional pay for overnight shifts.

Schedule:

Full time, temporary, multiple shifts available

Start:

Immediately Duration:

Approximately 3-4 weeks, possibly longer About the job We're a small organic olive farm in San Martin looking for experienced equipment operators to help us finish our fall harvest. We're hiring immediately for a short term position, with the possibility of returning for future harvest seasons. The job involves operating a specialized mechanical tree shaker mounted to an articulated tractor. The machine has a hydraulic arm with a clamp that grips the trunk of an olive tree and shakes the fruit loose. A large umbrella opens around the trunk to collect the olives as they fall. The operator drives between trees, positions the tractor, and uses two joysticks and several additional controls to maneuver the shaker arm, align the clamp, and operate the collection system. The arm has several axes of movement, so there's quite a bit of coordination involved. Our orchard is mature, with irregularly shaped trees and relatively tight spacing. Every tree is a little different. Getting the machine into the right position requires good spatial awareness, precise control, and patience. It's not particularly fast driving, but it is fairly demanding equipment operation. We're especially interested in people with experience operating excavators, backhoes, skid steers, or other machinery with multiple hydraulic controls. If you're comfortable working with complicated equipment in tight spaces, we think the skills will translate well. You don't need previous agricultural experience. We'll train you on the machine. What we're looking for Professional experience operating excavators, backhoes, skid steers, or comparable equipment Good hand eye coordination and the ability to operate several controls simultaneously Strong spatial awareness and the patience to maneuver carefully around trees and obstacles Mechanical aptitude and the ability to recognize when something isn't working correctly Someone dependable who can show up consistently for the duration of the harvest Willingness to learn a new machine and work outdoors Previous experience with agricultural harvesting equipment is welcome, but not required. Schedule and compensation We're looking to hire two or three operators to cover multiple shifts.

Our anticipated schedule is:

Day:

6 AM-2

PM Evening:

2 PM-10

PM Overnight:

10 PM-6 AM We expect to run at least two shifts and may add a third depending on staffing and harvest progress. Pay starts at $40 per hour , with additional pay for overnight work. This is a temporary position expected to last approximately 3-4 weeks, possibly longer. We'd be happy to work with the right people again during future harvest seasons. How to apply Please apply through Indeed with your resume and a brief note about your relevant equipment experience. We're particularly interested in what kinds of machines you've operated and the type of work you've done with them. We'll also ask about your availability, including which days and shifts you can work, how soon you can start, and how long you're available. We're looking to get people started right away.

Pay:

From $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Application Question(s): What types of heavy equipment have you operated professionally? Please describe the specific machines, your approximate experience, and the kind of work you've done with them. What does your availability look like over the next 3-4 weeks? Let us know when you could start, which days and shifts work for you, and how long you'd be available.

Work Location:

In person