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farm machinery operatorGovernment of Canada - Western • West Kelowna, Regional District of Central Okanagan, CA
farm machinery operator

farm machinery operator

Government of Canada - Western • West Kelowna, Regional District of Central Okanagan, CA
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • Viticulture
  • Noisy
  • All weather conditions
  • Farm
  • Vineyard
  • Heavy equipment

    • Work setting

  • Rural area
  • Staff accommodation available
  • Urban area
  • Various locations
  • Equipment operation
  • Agricultural equipment

    • Responsibilities Tasks

  • Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
  • Clear fields of wood and stones
  • Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening
  • Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
  • Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
  • Weeding
  • 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
  • Follow education policies and programs
  • Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
  • Spread sand or salt on sidewalks for snow or ice control
  • Participate in field checks and verification
  • Participate in safety audits and programs
  • Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops
  • Operate forklift
  • Operate all‑terrain vehicles (ATV)
  • Maintain equipment
  • Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
  • Clean and maintain sidewalks, streets, roads and public grounds
  • Change machinery attachments
  • Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
  • Keep logs and maintain records
  • Operate industrial trucks, tractors and other mobile equipment
  • Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
  • Attach components and adjust new farm equipment
  • Clean machines and equipment
  • Assist with record management

    • Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Pesticide Applicator's Licence
  • Forklift Operator Certification

    • Experience and specialization Type of crops

  • Grapes

    • Equipment and machinery experience

  • Fertilizer applicator
  • Sprayer or duster
  • Tractor
  • Farm truck
  • Manure spreader
  • Planting equipment
  • Tillage equipment
  • Skidsteer
  • Forklift
  • Hand tools
  • Tractor mower

    • Transportation / travel experience

  • Short‑haul

    • Area of work experience

  • Equipment safety assessment

    • Equipment

  • Small tractors (lawn / snow removal attachments)

    • Additional information Transportation / travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Driver's abstract

    • Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Hand‑eye co‑ordination
  • Sound discrimination
  • Sitting
  • Walking
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

    • Own tools / equipment

  • Steel‑toed safety boots

    • Personal suitability

  • Team player
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Quick learner

    • Benefits Financial benefits

  • Piece work

    • Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning / training paid by employer
  • Other benefits
  • Team building opportunities
  • Variable or compressed work week

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