Farm Equipment Operator / Mechanic in New Liskeard, Ontario at Gwillimdale Farms Ltd

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Farm Equipment Operator:

• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment such as tractors, tillage equipment, sprayers or dusters, planting equipment, fertilizer applicators and combine harvesters.
• Harvest crops.
• Fertilize and spray crops.
• Perform daily safety checks of machinery.
• This role requires flexibility in work and adaptability, other duties may be assigned.

Mechanic:

• Maintaining the farm’s fleet of agriculture, construction, and transportation equipment e.g., harvesters, tractors, trailers, lift trucks, excavators, pick-up trucks, etc.
• Operate equipment and or use diagnostic equipment to diagnose, plan, and execute repairs.
• Inspect machinery and conduct preventative maintenance and repairs, based on a strong working knowledge of farm machinery and gasoline, diesel, and electrically powered motors to ensure agriculture equipment is safe and suitable for operations.
• Design and develop an annual preventive maintenance program including schedules and maintenance logs.
• Ensure that complete records of daily maintenance activities are maintained.
• Ensure external vendors are booked for annual maintenance and inspections.
• Ensure necessary parts and supplies are ordered as required.
• Maintain maintenance tools and equipment to ensure they are safe, clean, organized, and in good working condition.
• Adhering to company policies and safety regulations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certifications:

• 5 years experience maintaining heavy farm equipment.
• Registered as a licensed Heavy Duty Equipment Technician / Heavy Duty Mechanic / Diesel Mechanic / Agriculture Equipment Technician (relevant tickets will be considered) is an asset.
• Possess a valid Ontario G Class Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract is required.
• Possess a valid AZ or DZ driver’s license is an asset.
• Pesticide applicators license is an asset.

• Any agricultural experience is a definite asset and should be highlighted in your application.