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Starting: May 2016
Possibly Ending: September 2016
McDougall Acres is a progressive pedigreed seed farm, located minutes from Moose Jaw, looking for an experienced farm equipment operator who wants to work in a positive team environment and can operate newer John Deere equipment during the growing season. Position wage range is $23 - $28/hour and is dependent upon applicants demonstrated level of experience.
Successful applicant:
Has a working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of agricultural equipment, including the operation of GPS and Auto-steer
equipment.
Works safely, adhering to safe farm practices when handling tools and operating equipment.
Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
Can demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Must be able to maintain accurate field records.
Can work as a team player as well as independently.
Is willing to work longer hours during seeding and harvest periods.
Applicant must have a valid Class 1A driver's license with a clean abstract.
Send applications to work@mcdougallacres.com or faxed to 306-693-3659.
Essential Skills
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Public transportation is not available
Specific Skills
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Fertilize and spray crops
Type of Equipment
- Tractor
- Swather
- Seed drill
- Planting equipment
- Loader
- Farm truck
- Crop sprayer or duster
- Combine
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Attention to detail
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors
- Noisy
- Dusty