farm machinery operator

Government of Canada; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Kelowna, Canada, is seeking farm workers to assist in the management of crops including apples and cherries. The role involves fertilizing, spraying crops, operating various farm machinery, and performing general duties on site. Candidates should have 1 to 2 years of experience in agricultural work and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines. Benefits include free parking. This is an on-site position with no remote work option.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience of 1 year to less than 2 years in agricultural work.
• Ability to operate and maintain farm machinery.
• Experience in crop specialization, particularly in apples and cherries.

Responsibilities

• Fertilize and spray crops.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Maintain work records and logs.
• Perform general farm duties.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Quick learner

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Sprayer or duster

Tractor

Farm truck

Loader

Forklift

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Fertilize and spray crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Maintain work records and logs
• Perform general farm duties

Experience and specialization Type of crops

• Apples
• Cherries

Equipment and machinery experience

• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor
• Farm truck
• Loader
• Forklift

Area of specialization

• Agricultural crop service

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available