Tractor Operator

Sun Gro Horticulture; Beausejour; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Seasonal Tractor Operator, where you will operate heavy machinery and ensure equipment maintenance. This role emphasizes safety and quality while working in a dynamic team environment. With a competitive starting salary and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers extensive training and onboarding. If you are passionate about working outdoors and have a mechanical aptitude, this opportunity is perfect for you. Enjoy the chance to grow within a continuously evolving organization focused on excellence and teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

Extensive training and onboarding

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery such as a tractor with a vacuum harvester.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Minimum age of 18

Tools

Tractor

Vacuum harvester

Harrows

Job description

Tractor Operator

Sun Gro Horticulture Ltd. is the leading supplier of superior quality peat moss, peat-based and bark-based Horticultural Growing Products to North American professional and retail markets. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

JOB SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Seasonal Tractor Operator at our Manitoba sites. The primary function of this role is to operate a tractor, perform maintenance, and conduct routine operational tasks. Reporting to the Bog Manager, the role will maintain safety and quality by ensuring the operation of equipment.

Please note: The Peat Tractor Operator position is weather permitting.

LOCATIONS

Evergreen Bog / 22 Km’s East of Beausejour Manitoba off HWY 44

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

1. Competitive salary starting Rate: $21.03 an hour
2. The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with a focus on Diversity and Inclusion
3. Extensive training and onboarding

WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE:

1. Operating heavy machinery such as a tractor with a vacuum harvester or harrows
2. Ensuring that machinery, equipment, and tools are operational by performing routine and preventative maintenance (i.e. greasing tractor) and cleaning the machinery and equipment.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

1. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
2. Ability to work as a part of a small team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
3. Mechanical aptitude
4. Able to work flexible hours including weekends

Terms of Employment:

1. Unionized position