farm equipment operator

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Asset languages:

Swiss German; Alemannic; Alsatian.

Work site environment:

• Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots.
• Outdoors.
• Hot.
• Noisy.
• Odours.
• Livestock.
• Sugar beets.
• All weather conditions.
• Dirty.

Work setting:

Rural area. Remote location.

Tasks:

• Clear fields of wood and stones.
• Mixing fertilizer.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Tractor.

Transportation/travel experience:

• Local.
• Provincial/territorial.
• Short-haul.
• Long-haul.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Medical exam.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Basic security clearance.
• Valid passport.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is not available. Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Attention to detail.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Large workload.
• Sitting.

Weight handling:

More than 45 kg (100 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Cellular phone.

Personal suitability:

• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning.

Government programs:

Recognized employer.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Flexible hours.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• On call.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.
• Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).