Position Title: Agricultural Equipment Operator Position Type: Seasonal Organization Name: Olds Fertilizers and Agri Services Ltd. Location: Olds, AB Company Background: Started in 1975 by the late, Ivan Olsen, the Olsen Family continues to be at the helm of operations, with the 3rd generation stepping in. We provide Agricultural products and services to enhance crop and livestock production in Central Alberta. Olds Fertilizers and their Sundre Division, Sundre Soil Services realize that the agriculture industry is changing, and we strive to stay on the leading edge of new products in the market that will add value to all our customers\' operations - big and small. With employees who have been in the industry with us for a number of years, we are confident in our ability to offer in-depth knowledge of products and quality services. We are very proud of our staff and their ability to enhance your business and ours.
Our services include fertilizer blending, grain seed and marketing, forage seed, crop protection products and custom application. We have a fleet of Agchem TerraGator
Fertilizer & Seed applicators and RoGator sprayers that apply a wide range of products from fertilizer, seed, herbicides, and fungicides paired with experienced and professional operators to help with your application needs. /Duties:

• Execute fertilizer and chemical applications in a safe and effective manner
• Responsible for operation of TerraGator and RoGator equipment as well as being apart of the application process (mixing and handling chemical, blending and application rates, water hauling, filling out paperwork etc.)
• Operator will be skilled in large equipment operation in crop fields, mechanically inclined and driven to provide exceptional service to our customers
• High seasonal demand is May-July. Hours to be worked can exceed 40 hours per week. Applicants must be available to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. Work will primarily be done outside and in our main yard.
• Operator will need to be flexible to work at both locations, Olds and Sundre
• Interacting daily with office staff including managers, agronomists, and other yard employees

Specific Responsibilities for Operator Position:

• Mix, load and apply fertilizer and pesticides in accordance with product label
• Utilize GPS technology, precision ag equipment, smart phone
• Calibrate equipment according to fertilizer and/or chemical applied
• Observe crop issues within the field and communicate in a timely manner to office staff
• Work with landowners in a professional manner
• Safely operate all agriculture equipment and vehicles
• Use and maintain all personal protection equipment (PPE) recommended for each work situation
• Maintain work area, chemical storage area, and equipment in a condition that promotes good safety practices
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications or Skills Required:

• Pesticide Applicators License
• 3+ years of experience operating application equipment, including sprayers and mixing equipment
• Clean class 5 driver\xe2\x80\x99s license
• High attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and demonstrates a strong work ethic with a positive attitude
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self-directed individual with troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience working with crop and/or agriculture related industry
• Knowledge of crops (Barley, Canola, Wheat, Peas etc.)

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months Salary: $22.00-$30.00 per hour Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Olds, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Drivers License (required)
• Pesticide Applicators\' License (preferred)

Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2023-04-15