Operations & Shop Maintenance ​

Location: St. Albert

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Sturgeon Valley Fertilizers Ltd. is looking for a confident and experienced heavy equipment operator. This role will be key in running, maintaining and upkeeping the St. Albert TerraGator floaters. During the non-operational times, this role will work collaboratively in the shop to complete shop related maintenance tasks.

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Skills

The ideal candidate will have a background in operating various types of equipment such as forklift, skid steer, farm equipment (combine, floater, baler, etc.), truck and trailer, etc. they will also have a mechanical aptitude and a high level of integrity towards quality work.

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Equipment Operator

• Operate custom application equipment to apply crop protection products and fertilizer

• Calibrate and check rates throughout the day to ensure accurate application

• Ensure the proper herbicides and mixing orders are used

• Monitoring weather and ensuring application conditions is within tolerance

• Communicate with the agronomist and custom services coordinator to ensure timely and accurate application

• Communicate with the custom services coordinator of any changes or additional product requirements

• Communicate with the shop staff to trouble shoot and correct equipment problems

• Communicate with the shop staff to order parts and confirm purchase order number

• Responsible for basic equipment maintenance (greasing, cleaning distributors, oil and fluid check, etc.)

• Keep equipment clean and tidy throughout the season.  At the end of the spring and fall season give a complete clean of the machine to help minimize fertilizer corrosion.

• Complete documentation for each custom job and hand in to the custom services coordinator daily

• Ensure all products taken from the plant is either used and invoiced or returned to warehouse

• Ensure understanding of all maps and directions to arrive at proper destination for jobs

• Communicate and coordinate with dry delivery drivers where to unload product in the field

• Ensure floater is ready for the next day’s work at the end of the day (Fuel etc.)

 

Shop Technician

• Assist on repairs and maintenance on trucks and plant equipment when appropriate

• Assist shop staff with picking up parts and equipment

• Assist customers with loading and unloading products from warehouse

• Assist in operating skid steer loader in fertilizer facility and snow removal if required

• Offer training, guidance, and assistance to newer, seasonal staff

• Must be able to climb to heights as tall as 100 feet

 

 

Class 5 is a requirement

Class 1 or 3 is considered an asset

Legally entitled to work in Canada is a requirement

Clean drivers abstract

Must be able to lift a minimum 50 lbs

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Send your resume to careers@svfltd.ca and tell us why you would be a good fit!