Equipment Operator

Burnbrae Farms•Elizabethtown-Kitley, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Burnbrae Farms is a sixth-generation, Canadian, family-owned company and a leading egg producer and processor. We operate farms, grading stations, and processing facilities across Canada, working with over 400 independent egg farming families. We provide safe, nutritious, and affordable eggs and egg products nationwide. With ambitious plans for growth, we employ over 1,700 dedicated team members across Canada.

Requirements

College degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
Able to lead and work as part of a team
Communication skills – written and oral
Comfortable around farm animals. Able to follow animal welfare standards
English essential
Regular travel to other farm locations across Canada is required

Nice To Haves

Experience with agriculture or farm animals is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Operation of various heavy equipment, not limited to, excavator, backhoe, tractor, grader, and snowplow equipment
Operate the equipment in a safe and appropriate manner, including applying for utility locates
Complete daily maintenance and inspections of equipment
Contact appropriate people for repairs and assist
Perform regular cleaning of equipment
Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored
Clear ditches, earth moving, driveway construction, digging footings and landscaping
Load and unload various skids and equipment and move material around project site
Assist with backfilling trenches including placing utilities (I.E waterlines), fabrics and materials
Use hand tools such as rake, shovel and wheelbarrow to excavate, level and spread material
Tree clearing with various equipment including hand tools, chain saw and heavy equipment attachments
Periodic assistance with planting, harvesting and other cropping duties
Follow our farm protocols and programs (workplace safety, security, animal welfare, food safety, on-farm biosecurity)
Shifts driving pullet truck as required
Other farm duties as requested