Machinery Operator

Job Details:

Pay rate :  $25.00 to $29 perhour

Hours of work: Minimum30 hoursperweek, upto 40 hours perweek; seasonal peak work may require  extra hours

Minimum eligibility:Level 4 orabove qualification in Mechanics or 3 years of relevant work experience

About the role 

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Agriculture – Machinery Operator to join our team. As a machinery  operator/tractor operator, your responsibilities will include driving/operating tractors, forklifts, quad bikes, and  other machinery as required to complete orchard operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in  ensuring efficient and safe machinery operation across our operations. 

Key duties and responsibilities 

• Operating mowers, forklifts, quad bikes, mulchers, self-propelled orchard sprayers, pulled orchard

• sprayers and other machinery as required from time to time. 

• Application of Agrichemicals 

• Understanding the impact of weather conditions for spraying 

• A good understanding and awareness of safe work practices 

• Performing inspections of tractors and attachments and ensuring they are well-lubricated.

• Using tractors and other machinery to transport materials and horticultural equipment. 

• Remaining alert while always driving and maintaining the appropriate speed limit. 

• Operating other farm equipment as required. 

• Follow H&S regulations and safety standards 

• Completing Job Sheets 

• Some supervision of staff, on-site as required to meet seasonal needs. 

Skills and experience required 

• Level 4 or above qualification in Mechanics or; 

• 3 years of relevant work experience 

Additional requirements 

• The ability to identify and react appropriately to hazards. 

• Extensive knowledge of heavy equipment/other orchard/farming machinery. 

• Experience performing maintenance on tractors and other farming equipment. 

• The ability to carry out duties unsupervised, in harsh weather conditions, and during irregular

• hours when required. 

• The ability to follow instructions. 

• To be successful as a horticulture machinery operator, you should have good concentration skills

• and excellent hand-eye coordination. 

• Outstanding machinery operators are detail-oriented and demonstrate strength as well as active listening skills.

How to apply 

Please submit your CVand supporting documents outlining your qualification and/orrelevant work experience.