Class 1 Driver & Equipment Operator
- AB, Canada
- Iron Springs, AB, T0K 1G0, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Opportunity
Kolk Farms Ltd. Is seeking an experienced class 1 driver and equipment operator to join our team! The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a farm-related role and has experience operating hoe/excavator.
About the Company
We are an agricultural operation that strives to profitably and efficiently produce healthy, wholesome beef in an environment that fosters safe, enjoyable and satisfying work for family, staff and local community while encouraging animal welfare, environmental and economic sustainable practices. We value our employees even more than the delicious beef we produce. Our goal is to hire and retain the best employees. We view the workplace as a place to be able to grow, learn, laugh and be productive. We as a farm encourage three off-site educational experiences per year as well as on- the-job training opportunities. Tiffin, ACFA conventions, veterinarian seminars, 4H, and Green certificate are just a few of the personal and professional growth opportunities we appreciate.
Key Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):
- Hauling silage / manure / straw / grain / equipment
- Operating loader / telehandler / bedding equipment for feedlot maintenance
- Operating hoe and excavator
- Performing general equipment maintenance
Skills:
- Detail-oriented, ability to approach tasks and projects in a detail-oriented manner
- Mechanical and welding skills are considered an asset
- Clean and safe work habits
- Ability to work within a team
Education and Experience Requirements:
- 2+ years of class 1 driving in a farm related role preferred
- Current Class 1 license with clean drivers abstract
Job Type: Full Time
Schedule: 6 days on, 1 day off, 5 days on, 2 days off
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
More about this job
Responsibilities
The role involves operating heavy farm equipment such as hoes, excavators, and loaders for feedlot maintenance and material hauling. Additionally, the driver will perform general equipment maintenance and support daily agricultural operations.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a current Class 1 driver's license with a clean abstract and have at least 2 years of relevant farm-related driving experience. Mechanical and welding skills are considered an asset for this position.
Skills
- Class 1 driving
- Equipment operation
- Excavator operation
- Loader operation
- Telehandler operation
- Feedlot maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Welding
- Mechanical skills
- Detail-oriented
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Agriculture
- Transportation
- Trades
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Class 1 Driver
- Equipment Operator
- Agriculture
- Farm
- Silage
- Manure
- Straw
- Grain
- Loader
- Telehandler
- Excavator
- Hoe
- Feedlot
- Mechanical maintenance
- Welding
- Beef production
- Animal welfare
- Sustainability