Farm machinery operator

Location: West Kelowna

Operate forklift

Forklift Operator Certification

Forklift

Short-haul

Sound discrimination

Excellent oral communication

Overview
Languages
English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

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

Work setting

Rural area

Staff accommodation available

Urban area

Various locations

Equipment operation

Agricultural equipment

Responsibilities

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

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Pesticide Applicator's Licence

Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization
Type of crops

Grapes

Equipment and machinery experience

Fertilizer applicator

Sprayer or duster

Tractor

Farm truck

Manure spreader

Planting equipment

Tillage equipment

Skidsteer

Forklift

Hand tools

Tractor mower

Transportation/travel experience

Short-haul

Area of work experience

Equipment safety assessment

Equipment

Small tractors (lawn/snow removal attachments)

Additional information
Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Driver's abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Quick learner

Benefits
Health benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Mileage paid

Piece work

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Other benefits

Team building opportunities

Variable or compressed work week