Farm Machinery Operator
- West Kelowna, BC
- On-site
- Posted Oct 9, 2026
- 1 position
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain farm machinery and equipment while performing vineyard and crop work, including planting, irrigation, spraying, weeding, and harvesting. Maintain records, follow health and safety requirements, and support field checks, equipment upkeep, and other farm and grounds tasks.
Job details
Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. 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 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 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) Additional information 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 Benefits 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
What you’ll do
Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain farm machinery and equipment while performing vineyard and crop work, including planting, irrigation, spraying, weeding, and harvesting. Maintain records, follow health and safety requirements, and support field checks, equipment upkeep, and other farm and grounds tasks.
Requirements
The role requires 2 to less than 3 years of experience; no degree, certificate, or diploma is required. A pesticide applicator's licence and forklift operator certification are listed, along with the ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work and operate agricultural equipment.
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Vision Care Benefits
- Mileage Paid
- Piece Work
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Free Parking
- Employer-Paid Learning and Training
- Team-Building Opportunities
- Variable or Compressed Work Week
- Staff Accommodation
Listed skills
- Forklift operation · Preferred
- Safety Compliance · Preferred
- record keeping · Preferred
- Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Farm Machinery Operation
- Tractor Operation
- Forklift Operation
- ATV Operation
- Vineyard Management
- Crop Planting and Cultivation
- Irrigation
- Weeding
- Fertilizing and Spraying
- Crop Harvesting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Pesticide Application
- Safety Compliance
- Record Keeping
- Heavy Equipment Operation
Job areas
- Agriculture
- Trades
- Transportation
- Security & Safety