Farm Machinery Operator

Work site environment

• Corn farming
• Hay farming
• Other grain farming
• Other miscellaneous crop farming
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available
• Staff accommodation provided
• Room and board provided

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Mixing fertilizer
• Monitoring animal health
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Formulate feeding program
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• Maintain work records and logs
• Hire and train staff
• Perform general farm duties
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Soil fertility programs

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Fertilizer applicator
• Seed drill
• Tractor
• Combine harvester
• Farm truck
• Forage equipment
• Haying equipment
• Loader
• Manure spreader
• Planting equipment
• Swather
• Tillage equipment

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Overtime required

Benefits

Other benefits

• On-site housing options

How to apply

Direct Apply

By applying directly on Job Bank (Direct Apply)

By email

rcustomcontractors@gmail.com

Include this reference number in your application

RCC-22-115

How-to-apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application:

• Job reference number
• References attesting experience
• Letter of recommendation