Randhawa Contractors Limited are looking for a Machinery Operator to join their company. A driver with exceptional skills and the know-how of the industry to add value to their team and assist in the current operation

Randhawa Contractors Limited is looking for a tractor machinery operator to work within our busy horticulture company. 

As a machinery operator, your responsibilities will include driving/operating tractors, forklifts, quad bikes, mowers, mulchers, pull orchard sprayer, and other machinery as required to complete orchard operations.

To be considered for this role, you will have at least 3 years of relevant experience. 

What does the role involve:        

  •           Operating tractors, forklifts, quad bikes, mowers, mulchers, orchard sprayer (pulled), 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 to transport materials and horticultural equipment.
  • Remaining alert while always driving and maintaining the appropriate speed limit.
  • Operating other farm equipment (both mechanical & manual tools)
  • Follow H&S regulations and safety standards
  • Completing Job Sheets 

Skills:

  •  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 tractor driver, 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.

 

Pay rate: Starting at $27 per hour with the ability to increase to $32 per hour based on experience.  

Hours of work: minimum 30 hours per week, up to 40 hours maximum for a standard week, additional hours may be required during peak seasons. The business operates within the core hours of 8:00am – 6:00pm, Monday – Sunday.

 

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