farm equipment operator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location
• Room and board provided
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Perform general farm duties

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Fertilizer applicator
• Tractor
• Skidsteer

Automated systems experience

• Manure handling and storage

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Valid driver's licence
• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Flexibility

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus