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Our family farm is looking for a hard working, reliable Farm Labourer for the upcoming 2017 season. We are a grain farm located south west of Kyle, SK. The position is seasonal full-time.
Job Description:
- Operation of tractors, air drill, grain cart, tandem trucks etc.
- Day-to-day operations of the farm
- Routine maintenance and basic repairs of machinery
Requirements:
- Experience operating modern farm/heavy equipment
- Mechanical aptitude
- Willing to work long hours if needed
- Ability to perform physically demanding work
- Class 1a drivers license would be considered a great asset
Hours/Days can be flexible.
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
Specific Skills
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Fertilize and spray crops
Type of Equipment
- Tractor
- Seed drill
- Planting equipment
- Farm truck
- Fertilizer equipment
- Crop sprayer or duster
Type of Farm Operations
- Grain, oil and forage crop
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Handling heavy loads
Work Site Environment
- Dusty