Date Posted:
December 24, 2024
Positions:
Farm Equipment Operator
Start Date:
April 14, 2025
Duration:
Permanent fulltime
Length of Employment:
Seasonal
Job Experience:
1 - 3 years
Work Schedule:
Some overtime, Week-ends, Weekdays
Job Description:
Indian River Farms is seeking Equipment Operators who are self-motivated with good people skills.
We at Indian River Farms have been farming potatoes for 34 years and we are constantly growing! Farming is ingrained in our family and community and that dedication helps us focus on growth. Every year brings new challenges and opportunities. Indian River Farms will continue to meet those challenges head on and seize opportunities for growth whenever possible.
This position offers a competitive wage with excellent benefits!
As a Farm Equipment Operator, you will be equally responsible for repairing, troubleshooting as well as the overall condition of the farm equipment. In addition, you will be operating farm equipment for planting, harvesting and tilling. The ideal candidate will be able to obtain their Canadian class 3 driver’s license and have experience in operating farming equipment such as those listed below.
Desired Machinery Experience:
• 8 R Series John Deere Tractors
• 244J/624 Loaders
• T670-S780 Combines
• Rogator Self Propelled Sprayers
• Greenstar GPS System
• 30’ Tillage Equipment
• Spudnik 8060 Planters
• Spudnik 9060 Hillers
• Spudnik 6160 Windrowers
• Spudnick 6630 Harvesters
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
*Experience working in potato growing business
*Excellent communication skills
*Ability to prioritize machine operating, knowing when to conduct repairs or when to call in for Maintenance support.
*Team player with an ability to participate in cross-functional teams