DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Farm Equipment Operator:

- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment such as tractors, tillage equipment, sprayers or dusters, planting equipment, fertilizer applicators and combine harvesters.
- Harvest crops.
- Fertilize and spray crops.
- Perform daily safety checks of machinery.
- This role requires flexibility in work and adaptability, other duties may be assigned.

Mechanic:

- Maintaining the farm’s fleet of agriculture, construction, and transportation equipment e.g., harvesters, tractors, trailers, lift trucks, excavators, pick-up trucks, etc.
- Operate equipment and or use diagnostic equipment to diagnose, plan, and execute repairs.
- Inspect machinery and conduct preventative maintenance and repairs, based on a strong working knowledge of farm machinery and gasoline, diesel, and electrically powered motors to ensure agriculture equipment is safe and suitable for operations.
- Design and develop an annual preventive maintenance program including schedules and maintenance logs.




- Ensure that complete records of daily maintenance activities are maintained.
- Ensure external vendors are booked for annual maintenance and inspections.
- Ensure necessary parts and supplies are ordered as required.
- Maintain maintenance tools and equipment to ensure they are safe, clean, organized, and in valuable working condition.
- Adhering to company policies and safety regulations.
- Additional duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certifications:

- 5 years experience maintaining heavy farm equipment.
- Registered as a licensed Heavy Duty Equipment Technician / Heavy Duty Mechanic / Diesel Mechanic / Agriculture Equipment Technician (relevant tickets will be considered) is an asset.
- Possess a valid Ontario G Class Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract is required.
- Possess a valid AZ or DZ driver’s license is an asset.
- Pesticide applicators license is an asset.
- Any agricultural experience is a definite asset and should be highlighted in your application.

📌 Farm Equipment Operator / Mechanic (Temiskaming Shores)
🏢 Gwillimdale Farms
📍 Temiskaming Shores