farm equipment operator

Dorenberg Orchards Ltd; Lake Country; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local agricultural company in Lake Country, BC, seeks dedicated farmworkers to manage horticultural tasks including planting, cultivating, and maintaining crops. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and be able to work in physically demanding conditions. On-site housing options are available for workers.

Benefits

On-site housing options

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in horticulture.
• Must have own transportation.
• Ability to work under physical and demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening.
• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Fertilizer applicator

Tractor

Forklift

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Languages:
English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work Site Environment

• Viticulture
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Horticultural field crop
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

Work Setting

• Staff accommodation available

Responsibilities

• Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Weeding
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
• Ensure farm safety and bio‑security procedures are followed
• Perform general farm duties

Experience and Specialization

Type of Crops

• Apples
• Grapes

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Fertilizer applicator
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor
• Farm truck
• Loader
• Planting equipment
• Forklift
• Hand tools

Additional Information

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand‑eye coordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Benefits

• On‑site housing options