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We are accepting applications for the 2015 cropping season - from April through October. We have up to 8 positions available.
Duties will vary depending on the time period - and will include operation of agriculture equipment such as a sprayer, heavy harrow, cultivator, swather, grain cart, and other miscellaneous equipment.
Possberg Grain Farms / Parkland Ventures is located 12 miles north of Humboldt, SK; and all related duties will be within a 60 mile vacinty of the business headquarters.
Applicants are required to have a valid class 5 drivers liscence. Preference will be given to those with a class 1A liscence and experince with agriculture equipment.
Work hours will vary depending on weather conditions and month. During seeding, spraying and harvest operations, hours can range between 12-16 hours per day. Outside these times, typical hours are between 8am and 5pm - Monday through Friday.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Specific Skills
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
- Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
- Operate heavy equipment
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Attention to detail
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors