Date Posted:
December 24, 2024
Positions:
Seasonal Truck Driver
Start Date:
April 14, 2025
Duration:
Temporary fulltime
Length of Employment:
Seasonal
Job Experience:
1 - 3 years
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!
Qualifications:
-Valid class 3 driver license with air brake endorsement
-Farm experience is an asset
-Manual transmission operation
-Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
-Mechanical aptitude
-Availability to work extended hours, evenings and weekends
-Pesticide license or willingness to obtain
Key Responsibilities:
-Safely operating tandem trucks with a gross vehicle weight over 55,000 pounds
-Performing pre-trip checks and documentation, requesting maintenance and repairs as needed
-Effectively communicate with coworkers and management to ensure safety and the ability to plan work around farm operations
-Operate truck in field in variable condition
-Understand and comply with all provincial road rules
-Apply a high attention to detail in order to ensure the best results
-Contribute to the team’s goals and provide feedback on how to better operations
-Flexible schedule to accommodate harvest weather windows
-All other duties as assigned
All field operations are local to Kensington, PEI and surrounding area.
Wages:
We offer $21 to $25 an hour based on experience