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 secure 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 good 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