farm equipment operator

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Grain, oil and forage crop
• Potato and vegetable
• All weather conditions

Tasks

• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Perform general farm duties
• Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Harvesters
• Tractor
• Combine harvester
• Manure spreader
• Planting equipment
• Forklift

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Walking

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Parking available

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment