Brush Clearer Utility Right of Way Position at Progressive Solutions, LLC
Progressive Solutions, LLC
Natchez, Mississippi 39120
Job Title
Brush Clearer Utility Right of Way
Occupation Code
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Job Order Type
H-2B
Number of Openings
38
Close Date
09/10/2024
Job Order Location:
186-A North Palestine Road
Natchez, Mississippi 39120
Adams County, United States
Job Description
Progressive Solutions LLC, located in 186-A North Palestine Road, Natchez, MS 39120, has 38 full time temporary job openings for Brush Clearers starting 10/1/2024 and ending approximately 12/15/2024. No experience necessary, no minimum education required; applicant must be 18 yrs of age and complete company application. Progressive Solutions maintains a drug free workplace & workers may be subject to post-employment drug testing as required by government contracts.
Work consists of using backpacks to apply herbicides and using other tools to control vegetation in rights of way, rangeland, wildlife areas, industrial sites, and other areas. After 3 wks of training, trainee must be able to identify plants, follow established procedures, & properly apply herbicide mixtures at a minimum of 20 gal. per day. Job requires physical stamina to walk 10 miles/day over rough terrain, carrying 35lbs of equipment, in adverse conditions (hot weather, poisonous plants, insects, and snakes). Work will be done on tracts of land varying in size from less than an acre to 1,000s of acres. All equipment provided by employer at no cost to the worker. Employment will start in Natchez, MS at an hourly wage of $12.81 where trainees will undergo paid training. Trainee must travel to designated location independently and attend all training. Company will provide training & pay test fees for applicator certification.
Extensive travel required during work period lasting approximately 2 1/2 months from 10/1/2024 to 12/15/2024 throughout all areas of intended employment in AR, AZ, CA, CO, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. Employer offers optional transportation to the trainees from designated rally location to daily job sites & between work locations. Employer will pay the cost of lodging to the extent such costs would reduce pay below the offered wage rate for the area of intended employment.
H2b trainees will be reimbursed in the first work week for all visa, visa processing, border crossing and other related fees, including those mandated by the government, incurred (except passport fees).
Travel expenses and subsistence from the place of recruitment to first work site will be reimbursed sixth (6th) pay period or at 50% completion of the work period, whichever is least. Upon completion of the work period or where the trainee is dismissed earlier, employer will arrange and pay for transportation and subsistence back to place of departure, except, where the trainee will not return due to subsequent employment with another employer or voluntary abandonment of employment. The paid expenses for transportation shall be equal to the costs charged by the most economical and reasonable common carrier for the distance involved. Daily subsistence pay for inbound and outbound travel shall be at least $15.88 per day without receipts or a maximum of $59 per day with receipts. Hourly wages vary depending on work location as established by Dept. of Labor prevailing wage rates: AR: $13.67-16.06, AZ: $16.03-17.69, CA: $18.44-24.14, CO: $18.11-21.69, ID: $15.75-17.91, IL: $16.05-18.93, IN: $15.19-18.93, KY: $13.60-16.69, LA: $12.79-15.19, MD: $15.46-19.67, MI: $15.96-17.82, MN: $17.22-19.96, MO: $15.24-17.58, MS: $12.81-16.06, MT: $16.34-19.30, ND: $16.36-19.56, NM: $15.38-17.76, NV: $17.54-18.60, OH: $13.64-17.46, OK: $14.21-16.15, OR: $17.56-20.88, PA: $13.62-20.81, SD: $14.95-16.63, TN: $14.41-17.05, TX: $12.90-17.25, UT: $16.37-18.92, VA: $14.29-19.67, WA: $17.19-23.52, WI: $16.34-19.96, WV: $12.39-19.67, and WY: $16.78-18.86. Employees may qualify for a discretionary bonus based on total wages upon completion of work. Basic employment is 40 hours per week, M-F, 7:00am to 3:00pm; but, weekly work hours can fluctuate due to weather & contract schedules with some Sat and Sun required. OT pay
after 40 hours: AR: $20.51-24.09, AZ: $24.05-26.54, CA: $27.66-36.21, CO: $27.17-32.54, ID: $23.63-26.87, IL: $24.08-28.40, IN: $22.79-28.40, KY: $20.40-25.04, LA: $19.19-22.79, MD: $23.19-29.51, MI: $23.94-26.73, MN: $25.83-29.94, MO: $22.86-26.37, MS: $19.22-24.09, MT: $24.51-28.95, ND: $24.54-29.34, NM: $23.07-26.64, NV: $26.31-27.90, OH: $20.46-26.19, OK: $21.32-24.23, OR: $26.34-31.32, PA: $20.43-31.22, SD: $22.43-24.95, TN: $21.62-25.58, TX: $19.35-25.88, UT: $24.56-28.38, VA: $21.44-29.51, WA: $25.79-35.28, WI: $24.51-29.94, WV: $18.59-29.51, and WY: $25.17-28.29.
Trainees who hold a valid driver’s license, meet all company driver standards and pass company driver test may be offered additional work hours to transport workers and/or materials.
The employer will use a single workweek as its standard for computing wages due. Workers will be paid on Friday (weekly) by check. Pay deductions as required by law.
Apply at nearest State Workforce Agency, Natchez WIN Job Center, 107 John Pitchford Parkway, Natchez, MS 39121, T: 601-442-0243; Job Order # 564993.
Progressive Solutions LLC in 186-A North Palestine Road, Natchez, MS 39120, fax 870-448-3072/phone 601-807- 1974. EOE/AA: Male, Female, Disabled, Vets
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Minimum Pay
$12.39
Maximum Pay
$24.14
Wages per
Hour
Contact Name
Lee Atkins
Title
Employer
Phone Number
(601) 807-1974
Email Address
ps.jobapplicants@gmail.com
Instructions for Staff
Interviewers should mail or fax resume to Progressive Solutions, LLC at 186-A North Palestine Road, Natchez, MS 39120, fax 870-448-3072/phone 601-807-1974. The SWAs must only refer for employment individuals who have been apprised of all the material terms and conditions of employment and who are qualified and will be available for employment.
Instructions for Participants
Apply at the nearest WIN Job Center
Disclaimer
None Provided
Job Requirements
Duration
4 days to 150 days
Worked Hours Per Week
40
Schedule Hours
Full-Time
Schedule Term
Temporary
Shift(s)
Days
Day(s)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Relocation Required
No
Worker Supplies His/Her Own Tools
No
Minimum Age
18
Driver's License Preferred
No
Months of Experience Preferred
-
Education Level Preferred
Any Education Level
Required Degree or Certificate Types
No Types Selected.
Additional Education or Training Requirements
No experience required. No minimum education required. See Job Description.
Required Tools & Technologies
No Tools Selected.
Custom Questions
Staff Information
Status
Open
Category
H-2B
Ownership
Private Sector
How should candidates apply to this job?
Only in person at WIN Job Center or From Another Website
External Job Application Link
-
Allow Document Attachments
Yes
Information to Show Online
All Contact Information
Job Development
No
Date release to Non-Vets
07/12/2024
Service Center
Natchez (420)
Location
Natchez, Mississippi 39121
Created by
John Jones