Farm Equipment Operator / Mechanic

Job summary

The role involves operating and maintaining various farm machinery, including tractors and harvesters, to support planting, cultivation, and harvesting activities. Additionally, the mechanic component requires diagnosing, repairing, and managing a preventative maintenance program for the farm's fleet of heavy equipment.

Job details

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.

What you’ll do

The role involves operating and maintaining various farm machinery, including tractors and harvesters, to support planting, cultivation, and harvesting activities. Additionally, the mechanic component requires diagnosing, repairing, and managing a preventative maintenance program for the farm's fleet of heavy equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience maintaining heavy farm equipment and possess a valid Ontario G Class driver's license. A professional certification as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or Diesel Mechanic is considered a strong asset.

Listed skills

• record keeping · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Farm equipment operation
• Heavy duty equipment maintenance
• Diesel engine repair
• Preventative maintenance
• Diagnostic equipment
• Crop harvesting
• Irrigation
• Fertilizer application
• Safety inspections
• Record keeping
• Vendor management
• Inventory management
• Heavy duty mechanics
• Agricultural machinery
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Machinery Repair And Maintenance
• Crop Harvesting
• Valid Driver's License
• Fertilizers
• Adaptability
• Agricultural Equipment
• Agriculture
• Combine Harvesters
• Tillage
• Diesel Engines
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Farm Equipment
• Forklift Truck
• Machinery
• Preventive Maintenance
• Operations

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Transportation
• Farm Equipment Operator
• Farm / Nursery / Greenhouse Worker
• Mixed Crop and Animal Producers
• Agricultural Equipment Operators