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Job Order #: 5419698

NOC: 7312
Employer Name:
GERALD AND RICHARD LUIMES
Wage/Salary Info:
$5000-8000/month depending on experience & skills
Posted Date:
11-Feb-2015
Location:
KINDERSLEY
 
# of Positions:
1
Employment Terms:
Full Time
Experience:
3-5 Years
Apply By:
27-Feb-2015
How to Apply?:
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Employer Name:
GERALD AND RICHARD LUIMES
Contact Email:
luimesfarms@gmail.com


Description

Responsible for the maintenance & repairs of the equipment used at Luimes Farms.  

Key responsibilities:
-organize & conduct yearly maintenance & repairs on farm equipment & maintain records as required
-conduct repairs in field or shop
-supervise & train employees conducting repairs & maintenance
-operate farm machinery with GPS
-haul grain & fertilizer throughout the season
-other duties as assigned

Personal Attributes:
-good time management & ability to plan ahead
-ability to work well in a team environment & independently
-proven ability to take initiative & willingness to learn new skills
-problem solving skills with ability to prioritize & adapt to changing situations
-ability & willingness to work extended hours during busy seasons
-good organizational skills with safety a top priority
-enjoys varying tasks throughout the season

Qualifications & Experience:
-licenced mechanic preferred, strong mechanical ability & skills required
-class 1 licence preferred, willingness & ability to obtain required
-experience operating various farm equipment
-supervisory experience an asset

Luimes Farms is a first generation 12,000 acre cash crop farm. We focus on using modern techniques & equipment in a sustainable, efficient manner maintaining a positive work environment allowing a healthy work-life balance.  We are eager to add people that have a passion for farming to our team & want to make it their career.  We strive to treat our team like family as we know the success of our operation is due to the hard work, dedication & expertise of our employees.

We offer competitive salary based on experience & skill.  Yearly bonuses are given based on performance.  Substantial opportunity to take vacation & work reduced hours in the winter.  Some meals provided and possible housing depending on circumstances.  Potential Farm Management position available to the right candidate.

 

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills
 - Reading text
 - Document use
 - Numeracy
 - Writing
 - Oral communication
 - Working with others
 - Problem solving
 - Decision making
 - Critical thinking
 - Job task planning and organizing
 - Finding information
 - Computer use
 - Continuous learning
 - Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
 - Farm Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification
 - Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
 - Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
 - Keep maintenance reports and documentation
 - Order parts and maintain inventory
Specific Skills
 - Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
 - Test repaired equipment for proper performance
 - Determine extent of repair required
 - Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
 - Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
 - Service attachments and working tools
Type of Equipment Repair
 - Tractors
 - Sprayers
 - Planters
 - Combines
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
 - Physically demanding
 - Attention to detail
Major Work Area
 - Service
 - Repair
 - Maintenance
Weight Handling
 - More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Work Site Environment
 - Non-smoking

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