Posted 17 days ago
Potato Farm Technician
@ Vanco Farms Ltd.
Prince Edward Island
Overview
Vanco Farms Ltd. is hiring a Potato Farm Technician for a full-time, permanent role paying $24.00 to $27.00 per hour for 50 hours per week. The technician operates tractors and agricultural equipment through planting, cultivating, harvesting and storage, and performs daily inspections and basic maintenance. Two or more years of experience and a Class 5, 3 or 1 licence are required.
Pay:
$24–$27 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate tractors and agricultural equipment in planting, cultivating and harvesting
- Complete daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance
- Move potatoes and farm materials within the farm and storage operations
- Monitor and operate storage ventilation to maintain potato storage conditions
Requirements summary:
- Two or more years of tractor and agricultural equipment experience
- Mechanical aptitude for minor maintenance
- Class 5, Class 3 or Class 1 licence
- Potato farm experience is an asset
- Ability to work extended hours in busy seasons
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 50 |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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Vanco Farms Ltd.
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Potato Farm Technician | Vanco Farms Ltd.
About Vanco Farms Ltd.
Vanco Farms Ltd. is a proudly family-owned and operated agricultural business rooted in the rich, red soil of Prince Edward Island. We specialize in the cultivation of specialty and organic potatoes, as well as premium cut tulips and high-quality tulip bulbs. With deep generational knowledge and a commitment to sustainable, innovative farming practices, Vanco Farms combines tradition with technology to deliver exceptional products to markets across Canada and beyond. Our dedication to quality, environmental stewardship, and community values drives everything we do—from field to flower.
What We’re Looking For
Vanco Farms is looking for an experienced Potato Farm Technician to join our growing team. If you enjoy operating modern agricultural equipment and working outdoors in a fast-paced environment, we’d like to hear from you.
About the Role
What You’ll Do
- Safely operate tractors and a variety of agricultural equipment used in potato farming operations.
- Operate farm machinery during planting, cultivating, harvesting, loading and other seasonal farming activities.
- Operate farm equipment to move potatoes, crops and farm materials safely and efficiently within the farm and storage operations.
- Complete daily inspections of agriculture equipment and perform basic preventative maintenance.
- Monitor equipment during operation, identify mechanical issues and report problems requiring further repair.
- Follow all workplace safety and food safety procedures.
- Work with the farm team to support daily and seasonal potato production and storage operations.
- Assist with monitoring and operating farm storage ventilation equipment as required to maintain appropriate potato storage conditions.
- Monitor storage temperature, humidity and airflow and report conditions that may affect the proper storage of potatoes.
- Assist with basic maintenance of farm storage and ventilation equipment as part of routine farm operations.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience operating tractors and agricultural equipment.
- Previous potato farm experience is considered an asset.
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform minor maintenance.
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work extended hours during busy planting and harvest seasons.
- Valid driver’s license is preferred.
- If you’re passionate about farming and enjoy operating equipment in a dynamic environment, apply today and grow your career with Vanco Farms!
Job Details
- $24.00-$27.00 per hour
- Full-Time – Permanent
- 50 hours per week
- Experience – 2+ years
- Class 5, Class 3, or Class 1 license
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