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Equipment Operator

@ Kolk Farms Ltd

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Lethbridge, Alberta

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Overview

Kolk Farms Ltd is hiring a full-time Equipment Operator in Iron Springs, Alberta, for a cattle beef operation. The work centres on operating an excavator to clean out cattle pens, loading trucks and basic equipment care. The posting states a 11-days-on, 3-days-off schedule and a benefits package.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate excavator to scrape out cattle pens
  • Load trucks
  • Perform basic equipment maintenance, including greasing and cleaning
  • Other duties as required

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum Class 5 driver's licence required
  • Class 1 driver's licence preferred
  • Experience operating excavators
  • Clean driver's abstract

Tools & skills

ExcavatorTruck

Benefits mentioned

DentalLife insuranceDisability insuranceRetirement plan
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr

Employer posting date
2026-06-15
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

DepartmentGeneral labour
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOutdoors, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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A family-owned agricultural business dedicated to producing premium beef with quality, care, and commitment.

Full company description

Welcome to Kolk Farms Ltd, a family-owned and operated agricultural business in Southern Alberta. We are dedicated to producing premium beef while fostering a thriving environment for our family, staff, and local community. At Kolk Farms Ltd, we prioritize animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and economic sustainability in our daily operations. Our Great Employees We value our employees even more than the delicious beef we produce. Our goal is to hire and retain the best employees. We view the workplace as a place to be able to grow, learn, laugh and be productive. We as a farm encourage three off-site educational experiences per year as well as on-the-job training opportunities. Tiffin, ACFA conventions, veterinarian seminars, 4H, and Green certificate are just a few of the personal and professional growth opportunities we appreciate.

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  • Township Road 130, Iron Springs, Alberta T0K, CA
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Welcome to Kolk Farms Ltd, a family-owned and operated agricultural business in Southern Alberta. We are dedicated to producing premium beef while fostering a thriving environment for our family, staff, and local community. At Kolk Farms Ltd, we prioritize animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and economic sustainability in our daily operations. Our Great Employees We value our employees even more than the…

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IndustryFarming
Company size11-50 employees
HeadquartersIron Springs, Alberta
Organization typeSelf-Owned
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Job description

Kolk Farms Ltd. is actively seeking a qualified Equipment Operator to join our team!

Location: Iron Springs, AB

About the Company

We are an agricultural operation that strives to profitably and efficiently produce healthy, wholesome beef in an environment that fosters safe, enjoyable and satisfying work for family, staff and local community while encouraging animal welfare, environmental and economic sustainable practices. We value our employees even more than the delicious beef we produce. Our goal is to hire and retain the best employees. We view the workplace as a place to be able to grow, learn, laugh and be productive. We as a farm encourage off-site educational experiences as well as on- the-job training opportunities.
ACFA conventions, veterinarian seminars, and Green certificate are just a few of the personal and professional growth opportunities we appreciate.

Key Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):

  • Operate excavator to scrape out cattle pens
  • Loading trucks
  • Perform basic equipment maintenance including greasing and cleaning.
  • Other duties as required

Requirements:

  • Minimum Class 5 driver's license required. Class 1 driver's license preferred.
  • Experience operating excavators
  • Clean driver's abstract

Jon Type:

  • Full-Time Year Round

Schedule:

  • 11 days on, 3 days off

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • RRSP match

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