Tractor/Haul Out Operator - MAFFRA VIC

Dicky Bill Australia • Casual • Maffra, Victoria, Australia • 2d ago

The Role

In this position you'll operate state of the art Precision Planters (Stanhay and Agricola), as well as a fleet of 6000 & 8000 series John Deere GPS operated tractors . In addition to the hands-on experience you'll receive, you'll be able to utilise your background in small crop farming to help carry out and improve planting tasks within the farm.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting with the flow process of crops through the operations system from planting to pre-harvesting
Preparing ground as directed by Farm Manager
Performing tractor work (such as discing, bed forming, slashing, harvesting, transplanting, spraying, apply fertilizer and weed control)
Maintaining relevant documentation (i.e., prestart checklist, spray diary, stock list, health and safety)
Ensuring that the Tractors are kept clean, tidy and in a healthy state
Operating safely within OH&S Regulations and work practices including maintaining a clean work environment. Addressing any issues as they arise and reporting them back to the Pre-Harvest Manager
Record Harvesting Operations in farm management tool
A safety-first approach to your work to ensure your own safety and the safety of others.

Reporting to: Farm Manager

Desired Skills and Experience

Demonstrated experience driving tractors/heavy machinery.
Experience in row cropping (advantageous)
Experience on John Deere 8 series tractors (or similar) with GPS guidance (highly regarded)
Must have a Class C (unrestricted) driver’s license.
Moderate computing skills (including the ability to use GPS systems)
The ability to maintain to tractors and equipment. Tractor Pre-starts etc.
Forklift experience (advantageous)
Flexibility with hours (i.e. mid-afternoon to midnight availability, etc.)
Be able to work autonomously or as part of a team.
Good written and verbal communication skills

This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job-related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business.