Farm machinery operator

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. 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. Tasks: 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Pesticide Applicator's Licence. Forklift Operator Certification. 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. Tight deadlines. 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: Excellent oral communication. Organized. Team player. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Government programs: Recognized employer. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Mileage paid. Piece work. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Team building opportunities. Variable or compressed work week.