- Safely operate farm trucks and trailers to transport agricultural products, supplies and equipment.
- Support planting, harvesting and other seasonal farming operations through timely pickups and deliveries.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report defects or maintenance concerns.
- Secure loads properly and ensure vehicles and trailers are safe and suitable for each trip.
- Maintain accurate delivery records, driving logs and other required documentation.
- Coordinate with farm management and field staff to support changing operational needs.
- Assist with loading, unloading, equipment cleaning and basic maintenance as required.
- Safely manoeuvre vehicles around farmyards, fields, loading areas and public roads.
- Follow workplace safety procedures and report hazards, incidents and near misses promptly.
Qualifications
Required:
- Valid Ontario driver's licence appropriate for the assigned vehicle.
- Responsible driving history and satisfactory driver’s abstract.
- Protected driving habits,
reliability and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work outdoors and adapt to changing weather and seasonal schedules.
- Good communication, organizational and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to following transportation regulations and workplace safety procedures.
Preferred assets:
- Commercial truck driving experience, particularly in agriculture or transportation.
- Class A/AZ or D/DZ licence, as appropriate to the vehicle; air-brake endorsement where required.
- Experience operating tractors, farm wagons, loaders or other agricultural equipment.
- Knowledge of crop farming, planting and harvest operations, and agricultural load handling.
- Basic mechanical knowledge and experience with vehicle inspections and maintenance.
Candidates with farm experience and the ability to operate tractors will receive additional consideration.