farm equipment operator

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Potato and vegetable

Work setting

• Rural area

Tasks

• Implement soil fertility programs
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Pesticide Applicator's Licence
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Fertilizer applicator
• Harvesters
• Seed drill
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor
• Combine harvester
• Farm truck
• Forage equipment
• Planting equipment
• Tillage equipment
• Skidsteer
• Forklift

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years