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Working at Bevill Vineyard Mangement

We support our employees with equitable salaries, housing opportunities and ongoing education. Our company has an outstanding safety record and we are very proud of our excellent workers, many who have been with BVM for decades.

Bevill Vineyard Management invites applications for the following positions:

Position: Truck Driver – Class A Driver

The Truck Driver will play a key role in day-to-day farm practice by loading, securing, and transporting farm equipment from company yard to the jobsite, transporting farm equipment/materials between ranches, and loading, picking up, and delivering grapes to wineries during the harvest season; all in a safe and timely manner.

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Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • The Truck Driver position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Operate manual shift heavy weight vehicles with flatbed doubles and equipment trailers for transport and delivery of farm equipment and grapes
  • Load farm and construction equipment (tractors, forklifts, loaders, sprayers, etc.) and materials (erosion materials, wire, stakes, etc.) onto truck and trailer in a safe manner for transport
  • Secure load accordingly using fasteners such as chains and/or straps to ensure safe transport
  • Participate in harvest procedures by loading grape bins/gondolas and deliver grapes to wineries
  • Complete routine safety checks, and pre/post inspections of assigned vehicle daily
  • Participate in required trainings, staff meetings, and other trainings/certifications as required
  • Streamline and maintain communication with shop and supervisors throughout the day to receive updates and further dispatch
  • Perform other tasks as needed

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Possess a valid Class A license with a clean driving record
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish – Verbal and written communication
  • Demonstrate good judgement and decision-making skills
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Manage time efficiently
  • Strong work ethic and moral character
  • Display excellent customer service and professional mannerism during pickup and delivery operations, with an emphasis on grape deliveries to wineries during harvest

Education & Experience:

  • The Truck/Bus Driver will have 3+ years of commercial driving experience, prior experience in an agricultural setting is preferred. In addition, a high school diploma or GED is appreciated but not required for this position.

Physical Requirement:

  • The Truck/Bus Driver must be able to lift/carry up to 50lbs on occasion. Someone in this position must be comfortable sitting and driving for long periods of time. Furthermore, someone is this position must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle and comfortable driving from different ranch locations and work locations, in all weather conditions. The Truck / Bus Driver must be able to operate farm equipment.

Work Environment:

  • The Truck/Bus Driver is a driver’s position and will primarily be working behind the wheel and be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during transport. Moreover, the individual must be okay to work in occasional extreme weather conditions, such as excessive heat or cold. This individual may be exposed to wet, windy, and humid conditions. The Truck / Bus Driver will also be working in a shop setting on occasion.
Please fill out the form below to apply for this position.

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    Have you worked for Bevill before?*

    I am applying for the following position(s):*

    Do you have a California Driver's License?*

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    Position: Bus Driver – Class B Driver

    The Bus Driver will play an essential role by transporting employees to and from employer-provided housing and jobsites, in a safe and timely manner.

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    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    • The Bus Driver position has no supervisory responsibilities.

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    • Transport employees to and from employer-provided housing to jobsite in a safe manner
    • Complete routine safety checks, and pre/post inspections of assigned vehicle daily
    • Monitor bus activity by ensuring all COVID-19 protocols are abided by
    • Perform sanitization procedures as needed to maintain a clean and sanitary environment
    • Participate in required trainings, staff meetings, and other trainings/certifications as required
    • Streamline and maintain communication with shop and supervisors throughout the day to receive updates and further dispatch
    • Perform other tasks as needed

    Required Skills/Abilities:

    • Possess a valid Class B license (or Class B with passenger endorsement) with a clean driving record
    • Bilingual in English and Spanish – Verbal and written communication
    • Demonstrate good judgement and decision-making skills
    • Ability to follow instructions
    • Manage time efficiently
    • Strong work ethic and moral character

    Education & Experience:

    • The Truck/Bus Driver will have 3+ years of commercial driving experience, prior experience in an agricultural setting is preferred. In addition, a high school diploma or GED is appreciated but not required for this position.

    Physical Requirement:

    • The Truck/Bus Driver must be able to lift/carry up to 50lbs on occasion. Someone in this position must be comfortable sitting and driving for long periods of time. Furthermore, someone is this position must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle and comfortable driving from different ranch locations and work locations, in all weather conditions. The Truck / Bus Driver must be able to operate farm equipment.

    Work Environment:

    • The Truck/Bus Driver is a driver’s position and will primarily be working behind the wheel and be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during transport. Moreover, the individual must be okay to work in occasional extreme weather conditions, such as excessive heat or cold. This individual may be exposed to wet, windy, and humid conditions. The Truck / Bus Driver will also be working in a shop setting on occasion.
    Please fill out the form below to apply for this position.

      Contact Information

      Additional Information

      Have you worked for Bevill before?*

      I am applying for the following position(s):*

      Do you have a California Driver's License?*

      Last two employers

      Employer #1

      Employer #2

      Position: Vineyard Laborer/Equipment Operator

      Perform the manual functions for developing and maintaining company vineyards with an elevated skillset.

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      Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to the following

      • Prune, tie, pick, train, weed, thin, de-leaf, plant, sucker, graft, harvest, or repair trellis, as needed to maintain or improve the condition of the vines.
      • Prepare and plant the vineyards.
      • Install trellis, irrigation, and drainage system in the new vineyards.
      • Properly always maintain safety procedures in all production areas, and to inform the Vineyard Supervisor of any safety problems that may arise.
      • Wine Grape Harvest: cut grape bunches off grape vines and into a tub, dumped into a bin, tractor driving, weed control and property maintenance, leaf picking, crop thinning, tally sheet recording, and picking with a machine harvester.
      • Non-essential duties may include other property maintenance or cleaning tasks, as requested.

      Physical requirements:

      The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
      • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
      • Reach with hands and arms.
      • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
      • Walk, talk, and hear.
      • Lift 50 pounds
      • See with close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
      • Cannot be color blind due to the need to distinguish colors of crops.

      Working conditions:

      The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
      • Working near moving mechanical parts
      • Exposed to wet, cold, and/or humid conditions
      • Required to perform work duties outdoors
      • Subjected to a moderate noise level

      Qualifications & education requirements:

      To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with an expanded skillset. The requirements listed below are representative of that knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
      • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
      • Education and experience: (1) One month of farming experience is required, but experience with wine grapes and/or vineyards is not required.
      • Language: Ability to communicate in English or Spanish is required for training and safety purposes.
      • Communication: Ability to understand oral or written instructions.
      • Reasoning: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must have the ability to identify and inform their supervisor of any safety problem.
      • Other: Basic mechanical skills and aptitude, ability to work in a crew environment

      Wage offer:

      • $19.75 per hour
      • Piece rate per vine, variable.
      Please fill out the form below to apply for this position.

        Contact Information

        Additional Information

        Have you worked for Bevill before?*

        I am applying for the following position(s):*

        Do you have a California Driver's License?*

        Last two employers

        Employer #1

        Employer #2