Operations & Shop Maintenance

Location: St. Albert

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 and plant to complete shop related maintenance tasks. 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.

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 blending 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 and Plant 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_

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_Must be able to lift a minimum 50 lbs_

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Profit sharing
RRSP match
Tuition reimbursement
Vision care

Work Location: In person