Description

Cavendish Farms is looking for Seasonal Farm Equipment Operator (recovery tractor) for our Potato Farm located in Chapman Settlement, NS.

It is a SEASONAL position from mid or end of September for approximately 3-4 weeks

Work Schedule: 7 days a week, 10–14 hours per day

Work Location: Chapman Settlement, NS.

Responsibilities

- A positive attitude.
- Safely operate farm tractors.
- Ability to effectively communicate with management and co-workers.
- Preform daily equipment maintenance; ensuring all components are functioning properly.
- Contribute to the team’s goals and provide feedback on how to better operations.
- General labour duties like potato grading, disinfecting equipment, cleaning buildings/yard, etc. when needed.




- Please note this role is a blend of equipment operation duties and all the other duties depending on the business needs.

Qualifications

- Experience operating tractors or other heavy farm equipment.
- Ability to lift 50lbs.
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, team setting.
- Availability to work extended hours, evenings, and weekends.
- Willingness to work outdoors in mixed weather conditions.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- High degree of attention to detail.
- Previous experience working in farm operations would be an asset.

📌 Seasonal Farm Equipment Operator, Chapman Settlement
🏢 J.D. Irving
📍 Chapman Settlement