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Looking for a great place to enhance your career? A place where a vibrant culture means empowerment, teamwork and a passion for what you do? Think Premier Tech (PT) we are a great place to be!
PT is evolving with an intentional and focused vision. We strive to continually grow and develop our team members, our clients and our global footprint and in doing so we participate in feeding, healing and beautifying the world. We presently are seeking four (4) Agriculture Equipment Operators for the 2017 season (normally April to October). We are currently developing 2 new bog sites in the Hudson Bay region and we are seeking talented individuals to add, enhance and complement our team.
Being a Field Equipment Operator with PT means
You will be operating farm tractors with implements (peat harvest vacuums and various harrows), loaders and other agricultural equipment;
Daily equipment checks to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition;
Ability to perform general maintenance of equipment for optimal operation;
Storing, monitoring and performing QC testing on harvested peat;
Physical and manual work required, some tasks related to weed management;
Being responsible to maintain the sites level of organization and cleanliness; and
Working safely everyday along with keeping the safety of others at the forefront
Is this role for YOU? Are you
a person who prefers to work outside in all weather conditions;
a person who understands the concept of making hay when the sun shines, which can equate to overtime;
a team player, who places a high value on safety and has a positive attitude towards safety policies;
able to work independently and can multi-task within a fast-paced environment;
looking for a physical role, which offers the ability to operate agriculture related machinery; and
currently approved to work in Canada?
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Specific Skills
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- Harvest crops
- Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
Type of Equipment
- Tractor
- Loader
- Farm truck
Type of Farm Operations
- Ornamental or horticulture shrubs, trees and flowers
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
Type of Automated Systems Experience
- Irrigation system
- Bulk grain or feed handling
Work Site Environment
- Dusty