tractor operator - farm

• Work Term : Seasonal
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 32 hours per week
• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience : 5 years or more

Work site environment

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Viticulture

Tasks

• Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening
• Implement soil fertility programs
• Mixing fertilizer
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Weeding
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Pesticide Applicator's Licence

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Fertilizer applicator
• Seed drill
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Walking

Own tools / equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Government programs

Recognized employer

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
4 days ago