Equipment Operator

Burnbrae Farms•Elizabethtown-Kitley, ON

3h•CA$26 - CA$31•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 local independent egg farming families. We provide Canadians with safe, nutritious, and affordable eggs and egg products, offering a wide range of value-added products. 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.
Experience with agriculture or farm animals is considered an asset.
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

Opportunity to pursue DZ license – covered by company.

Responsibilities

Operation of various heavy equipment, including excavator, backhoe, tractor, grader, and snowplow equipment.
Operate equipment safely and appropriately, 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 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.