Mechanical Olive Harvester Operators
Mendoza Bros. Harvesting
About this opportunity
Operators must safely operate the New Holland Over-the-Row Olive Harvester in olive orchards where olive trees are grown in hedgerows to be harvested for olive oil, on terrain with up to a 25% slope. This work is performed primarily, but not always, at night. Duties include pre-shift maintenance and post-shift cleaning, as well as greasing and repairing broken or worn components.
- Dates
- Oct 5, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026
- Duration
- ~2 months
- Experience
- 3 month(s)
- Category
- agriculture
Requirements
- Experience: 3 month(s)
- Driver Requirements:
- 1) Type of drivers license required: Class C California license (or equivalent from another state)
- 2) The employer will pay all associated costs for the driver to obtain their drivers license
- Workers must have at least 3 months experience operating New Holland Braud mechanical harvester including operation on hilly terrain.
- Workers must be able to lift 50 lbs frequently, climb a ladder, and safely operate the Braud Harvester in a variety of terrain including hills up to 25% slope.
- Must be familiar with basic maintenance of the machine including cleaning and greasing procedures, appropriate adjustments for different varieties, replacement of worn items including belts and rods.
- Mechanical Olive Harvester Operators and Over-the-Row Sprayer to perform the following duties:
- Sprayer operators will be required to mix and load the sprayer and will be required to safely work around hazardous materials. Training will be provided in the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Operators are required to perform pre-shift inspections and necessary maintenance including greasing components and repairing worn items. Seating is at an elevated position approximately 8 ft above ground.
- Must be comfortable climbing ladders and working at elevated height for long hours. Once the required number of loads are harvested, operators must wash the machines using a pressurized 1.5" water hose to decontaminate the machine. Mechanical skills are required.
- Must be comfortable working at night, working in wet environment, and working with heavy equipment.
- Spraying operations will run from October through December.
- Employee performs the medical exam at no cost to the employee or employer. The employer will be responsible for the cost of the registration as an FLCE driver (if any).
- Employees are compensated for these activities. All employees engaged in driving activities (H-2A as well as corresponding domestic workers), will be given the opportunity to obtain a driver’s license or commercial driver’s license (DL) on a voluntary basis. The DL is not a pre-hire job requirement. No job applicant will be denied an employment opportunity due to a lack of a DL or FLCE Certificate at the time of application and/or hiring. Further, no worker (H-2A or corresponding domestic worker) will be terminated for failure to obtain a DL or FLCE certificate.
Work authorization
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- Work authorization
- H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker
- International candidates
- Yes
- Employer sponsorship
- Required
- Confirmation
- Confirmed by source
- Official source
- U.S. Department of Labor
Benefits & conditions
- Housing
- Employer-provided (including mobile or range) — The employer provides free housing which meets local, state, and federal standards. The housing consists of full kitchen facilities where workers can prepare their own meals. 3 workers will reside in this housing location. Housing and utilities are provided at no cost to the workers. Each worker will be provided with their own bed. Laundry wash bins are available on site at no cost to the workers.
- Transportation
- Workers who commute daily have the option to drive their own vehicles to the work site or come to pre-designated pickup points to ride free transportation to and from the work site. Workers living in Company provided housing will be provided free transportation to and from the company-provided housing and the work site each day. Transportation will be provided by one extended cab, Dodge Ram pickup truck that seats 4 workers including the driver.
How to apply
E-mail: info@mendozabros.com; Tel: +18057209888
- brenda@mendozabros.com
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U.S. DOL SeasonalJobs
- Case number
- JO-A-300-26251-221529
- Verification
- Last verified: September 20, 2026
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