Tractor Operator & Equipment Maintenance —

Posted: December 10, 2020

An opening exists for a Tractor Operator & Equipment Maintenance to work within our 70+ acre vineyard located in the heart of the picturesque Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia. For 20 years, we have specialized in crafting the highest quality sparkling wines thanks to our unique maritime terroir near the Bay of Fundy. Our prolonged growing season permits an extended ripening process that enables the grapes to achieve full phenological maturity, critical to the texture and complexity of these sparkling wines. This will be a seasonal full-time vineyard position.

Job Description:

Operating a tractor safely and as required. This may include but is not limited to:

• Mowing
• Weeding
• Spreading Compost/Fertilizer
• Organic Spray Application
• Pre-pruning, de-leafing, tip pruning
• Maintenance and cleaning of equipment
• Assist with manual farm jobs as required (pruning, tying, tucking, weeding, harvesting etc.)
• Help with the coordination and execution of harvest
• Working Conditions:
• Fast-paced team environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Sitting for long periods
• Walking long distances
• Standing, bending, crouching for extended periods
• Outdoors in all types of weather (hot, cold, wet, snow, etc)

Job Requirements:

• Tractor and equipment experience
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence with clean abstract
• Able to work outside
• Able to work up to 12 hours per shift during busy season
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs

Compensation

• Starting wage is $16 per hour, increasing with experience and training