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Join the Team at David O'Neill Contracting Ltd.

David O'Neill Contracting Ltd is a well-established Agricultural and Cartage Contracting business based in Omarama, North Otago, proudly operating for over 25 years. We provide a wide range of agricultural contracting services across the region including Silage, Balage, Carting, Fert Spreading, Harvesting, Drilling, and more. We run a modern fleet of Scania trucks, Massey Ferguson & Fendt tractors, along with a variety of agricultural implements.

We're on the lookout for motivated and reliable truck drivers to join our team for the busy season from August through to April. Positions available include:

  • Fertiliser Spreader Driver
  • Long-Haul Carting
  • Silage and Balage Cartage

What to expect in each of these roles: Fert Spreader Driver (August - April)

  • Operating a Scania P410 during the day on and off road
  • Using Tabula (Tracmap) daily regarding jobs and orders
  • Communicating with farmers and other staff
  • Operation of a V-bin trailer
  • Working independently with good use of time management

Long-Haul Carting (August - April)

  • Driving a Scania R620 + 5-axle trailer carting Wool, Fertiliser, Hay & Straw wtc.
  • Working independently with good use of time management
  • Mainly driving on road with some off-road trips

Silage & Balage Cartage (October - March)

  • Operating Scania 8x4 trucks with either a flat deck or with silage bins
  • Off-road driving carting silage and/or balage to stack or wrap sites
  • Working within a crew

(There is also the opportunity for these roles to become full-time positions, with winter work available carting grain, balage, straw, wool, and fertiliser.)

What we're looking for:

  • Class 4 license required for all roles but bonus if you have Class 5 as well. (Class 5 will be required for the long-haul carting position)
  • Off road driving experience
  • Good communication skills
  • Someone who can work unsupervised or within a team environment
  • General knowledge of fertiliser products (Fert Spreader Position)
  • Maintain a correct and up to date logbook and other bookkeeping requirements
  • Reliable, honest and hard working
  • Maintain a clean work environment and look after gear

What we have to offer:

  • Safe and friendly work environment
  • Accommodation, fully furnished and recently built staff quarters
  • Evening meals during our main season (October - March)
  • Training when and where required

Don't tick every box? We'd still love to hear from you. If you have other skills or experience that you believe would add value to our team, please don't hesitate to apply or get in touch. We value people who are willing to learn and bring a great attitude to the job.

For further information or to send through your CV, please contact:

Email: davidoneillcontracting@xtra.co.nz Phone: 027 433 5523 (David)

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