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.

Position Title: Vineyard Operator / Tractor Operator

Location: Trump Winery in Charlottesville, VA - 15 minutes south of Charlottesville city limits

Hours: Full Time - Spring/Summer 6am - 3:30pm, Fall - Harvest Schedule - 6: 30/7am-3/3:30pm, Winter 7am-3:30pm. Occasionally Saturdays will be needed.

Wage: Depends on Experience

Excellent Benefits Include

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

Essential Duties

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

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) and Spanish preferred.

Trump Vineyard Estates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other categories protected by federal, state, and local law.

Trump Vineyard Estates, LLC participates in the E-Verify Program (Identity and Employment Eligibility Verification) and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

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