farm machinery operator
- West Kelowna, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Type of crops
Transportation/travel information
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
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
- Rural area
- Staff accommodation available
- Urban area
- Various locations
- Equipment operation
- Agricultural equipment
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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Pesticide Applicator's Licence
- Forklift Operator Certification
Type of crops
- Grapes
- Fertilizer applicator
- Sprayer or duster
- Tractor
- Farm truck
- Manure spreader
- Planting equipment
- Tillage equipment
- Skidsteer
- Forklift
- Hand tools
- Tractor mower
- Short-haul
- Equipment safety assessment
- Small tractors (lawn/snow removal attachments)
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Driver's abstract
- Ability to work independently
- Tight deadlines
- 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
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Quick learner
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Mileage paid
- Piece work
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Variable or compressed work week
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain farm machinery and equipment while performing vineyard and crop work, including planting, irrigation, spraying, weeding, and harvesting. Maintain records, follow health and safety requirements, and support field checks, equipment upkeep, and other farm and grounds tasks.
Requirements
The role requires 2 to less than 3 years of experience; no degree, certificate, or diploma is required. A pesticide applicator's licence and forklift operator certification are listed, along with the ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work and operate agricultural equipment.
Skills
- Farm Machinery Operation
- Tractor Operation
- Forklift Operation
- ATV Operation
- Vineyard Management
- Crop Planting and Cultivation
- Irrigation
- Weeding
- Fertilizing and Spraying
- Crop Harvesting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Pesticide Application
- Safety Compliance
- Record Keeping
- Heavy Equipment Operation
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Vision Care Benefits
- Mileage Paid
- Piece Work
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Free Parking
- Employer-Paid Learning and Training
- Team-Building Opportunities
- Variable or Compressed Work Week
- Staff Accommodation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Agriculture
- Trades
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Viticulture
- Vineyard
- Grapes
- Agricultural Equipment
- Farm Machinery
- Tractor
- Forklift
- All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
- Skid Steer
- Fertilizer Applicator
- Sprayer
- Pesticide Applicator's Licence
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Irrigation
- Crop Cultivation
- Crop Harvesting
- Vine Canopy Management
- Pesticides
- Fungicides
- Equipment Safety Assessment
- Farm Truck
- Manure Spreader
- Planting Equipment
- Tillage Equipment
- Tractor Mower
- Field Checks
- Safety Audits
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Record Management