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We are looking for a Skilled Equipment Operator to join our team. Coutts Agro operates a very large land base farm in one of Saskatchewan's finest agriculture districts. Designed to be an efficient operation with its cutting edge technology, Coutts Agro has the ability to produce consistently high yields across all crops including lentils, canola, wheat, durum and malt barley.
As we grow and refine our operation. This dynamic career opportunity requires an organized experienced operator that has is excited to utilize state of the art computer steering software, interested in agronomic farming practices, and enjoys working towards exceptional performance. You will report to the Operations Assistant Manager and will be responsible to demonstrate your skill across a wide range of equipment including Spraying equipment. Your duties will include schedule maintenance, following and assisting in scheduled minor repairs, logging time and changing conditions, training on standard operating and safety procedures, as well as ensuring all operations maintain standard operating excellence. If you love technology, operating as an integral part of a seeding, spraying and harvest team, enjoy working out on the land with new and exciting state of the art equipment, please forward your application with your resume and qualifications. Some training is included.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Public transportation is not available
Specific Skills
- Write daily basic progress reports
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Harvest crops
- Fertilize and spray crops
Type of Equipment
- Tractor
- Tillage equipment
- Swather
- Seed drill
- Farm truck
- Crop sprayer or duster
- Combine
Type of Farm Operations
- Grain, oil and forage crop
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sitting
Work Site Environment
- Dusty