Farm Equipment Operator

About
Ausmus Farms is a progressive fourth generation irrigation and dryland grain farm in South West Saskatchewan. We pride ourselves by using best management practices, and live by our core values of accountability, integrity, joy, and faith.

Job Summary

Working within the existing farm team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the operation and upkeep of farm equipment such as air drills, sprayers, combines, and semis. The successful candidate will also be required to perform equipment maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities:
• Operate seeding and harvest equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform running maintenance requirements and repair breakdowns as required
• Operate high clearance sprayer in a safe and efficient manner; including pesticide mixing, field operation, road operation, rinse out, and running maintenance
• Keep up farm and bin yards including mowing grass, spraying weeds, trimming trees & clearing snow
• During off season, assist in the annual repairs and maintenance of equipment fleet
• Use a tractor/trailer to transport products including seed and fertilizer to air drills, water and chemical to sprayers, grain from fields to bin yards or point of sale
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of pivot irrigation system
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
• Minimum two (2) years grain farm experience
• Class 5 Drivers Licence
• Class 1A (asset)
• Saskatchewan Pesticide Applicator Licence would be considered an asset
• Mechanical experience would be considered an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills and analytical skills and attention to detail
• Supreme time management, multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Positive attitude, maintaining positive relationships, and ensuring the accurate, complete, and on-time delivery of desired outcomes
• Conduct tasks with ethics and integrity
• Priority will be given to the candidate with western Canada farm experience
Compensation
• Competitive wages based on experience
• Housing and vehicle may be supplied to successful candidate