Farm Equipment Operator

Work site environment

• Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
• Farm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Vegetable culling
• Weeding
• Harvest crops
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Sprayer or duster
• Farm truck
• Planting equipment
• Tillage equipment
• Forklift
• Mechanical cultivator
• Mechanical seeder
• Mechanical sprayer

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer