farm machinery operator

Quails' Gate Vineyards Estate Winery Ltd; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vineyard estate in Central Okanagan, Canada, seeks dedicated agricultural workers. You will manage the growth of vines, operate farm machinery, and assist in crop harvesting. Ideal candidates should have a Pesticide Applicator's Licence and Forklift Operator Certification. Responsibilities include maintaining vineyards and ensuring safe operation of heavy equipment. The position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and offers training opportunities. Free parking is available, and the role operates on-site only.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Variable or compressed work week

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
• Follow education policies and programs

Skills

Ability to work independently

Team player

Physically demanding

Attention to detail

Quick learner

Flexibility

Judgement

Education

Pesticide Applicator's Licence

Forklift Operator Certification

Tools

Fertilizer applicator

Sprayer or duster

Tractor

Farm truck

Manure spreader

Planting equipment

Forklift

Skidsteer

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Work location

• On site only; must be completed at physical location.

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)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Driver's abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• 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

• Team player
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Benefits

• Piece work

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employerOther benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week