farm machinery operator
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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Dry pea and bean farming. Other grain farming. Outdoors. Wheat farming. Dusty. Noisy. Grain, oil and forage crop. Potato and vegetable. Sugar beets. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards. Mixing fertilizer. Oversee the activities of clearing the fields. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. 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. Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations. Perform general farm duties. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Pesticide Applicator's Licence. Forklift Operator Certification. Equipment and machinery experience: Fertilizer applicator. Harvesters. Tractor. Combine harvester. Farm truck. Loader. Planting equipment. Swather. Tillage equipment. Forklift. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Team player. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Other benefits. Parking available.