Truck Driver and Equipment Operator

**About the Holman Farming Group (HFG)**

Holman Farming Group is a dryland grain farm headquartered in Luseland, Saskatchewan Canada. The family farm has been operating for 4 generations and is owned and managed by Dan, Stacey Holman, Rod, and Gayle Holman**.**

At HFG, our mission is to grow and deliver top-quality food ingredients to our customers. We achieve this by leveraging our agronomic excellence, proficient team, logistics capabilities, and state-of-the-art storage facilities, providing our employees a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Truck Driver (Class 1A) and Equipment Operator is responsible for safely hauling various farming products and operating other equipment as required.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Drive a Highway Tractor to haul harvested crops, seeds, fertilizer, water, and chemicals.
- Load harvested grain out of grain bins, grain bags, or grain carts into bulk trailers using grain extractors, grain vacuums, grain augers and bin sweeps.
- Unload harvested grain from bulk trailers into grain elevator, grain bins, or grain bags using grain augers or grain bagging machines.
- Load seed and fertilizer from yard using grain augers and unload using auger on air drill.
- Load chemicals onto deck using forklift and secure load.
- Check equipment prior to operation to conduct and document various maintenance procedures
- Adjust, repair, lubricate and service all highway tractors and trailers.
- Detect equipment malfunction and remove obstructions after turning equipment off to avoid injury.
- Report all breakdowns/malfunctions in a timely fashion to the Equipment Manager.
- Perform emergency repairs in the field.
- Operate farm tractors safely.
- Follow-up and stay in contact with the Operations/ General Manager throughout the workday to ensure success in all operations.
- Track and store detailed records on hours worked, machine hours, repairs and maintenance.
- Follow all safety procedures and wear the personal protective equipment your manager requires.
- Other general trucking duties as required by the Operations/General Manager.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Class 1A Driver’s License.

**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**
- Ability and proven record to operate equipment safely.
- Knowledge of basic farm practices, including seeding, land preparation, and harvesting.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to safety and quality.
- Flexible and reliable.
- Proven excellent health and safety practices.

**REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION**
- Physical fitness and ability to lift heavy objects and work in various weather conditions.
- Willingness to assist on the grain farm during peak seasons.
- Must be willing to learn and operate other farming equipment as required.
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract.
- Flexibility to work long hours and weekends during peak season.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Follow health and safety policies and procedures of the farming operation.

We thank all those that have applied, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Luseland, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Do you have a Class 1A? (required)

Work Location: In person