farm equipment operator
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
- Outdoors.
- Viticulture.
- Dusty.
- Hot.
- Noisy.
- Wet/damp.
- Cold/refrigerated.
- All weather conditions.
- Dirty.
Tasks:
- 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.
- Pick row and orchard crops.
- Apply fertilizers.
- Clean work area.
- Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts.
- Tie and secure plants.
- Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions.
Type of crops:
Grapes.
Equipment and machinery experience:
- Automated irrigation system.
- Fertilizer applicator.
- Sprayer or duster.
- Tractor.
- Loader.
- Skidsteer.
- Hand tools.
Transportation/travel information:
- Own transportation.
- Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Attention to detail.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Walking.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Personal suitability:
- Team player.
- Reliability.
Screening questions:
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
Early morning.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
Weekend. Overtime required.
Other benefits:
Free parking available.