Mobile Plant Operator

The position of Mobile Plant Operator role involves using various farm equipment to perform tasks like planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops. They are responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing machinery, as well as ensuring safe and efficient operation. 

Benefits

Salary range: $69,000 - $75,000 per Annum + Superannuation

Task & responsibilities

• Operate tractors and other farming equipment for: 
  • hay, silage and other groundwork; and
  • planting, cultivation, and harvesting of potatoes.
• Adjusting speed, height and depth of tractors and other farming equipment. 
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and transporting harvested crops to storage or distribution sites.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations on the farm.
• Documenting and reporting on planting, cultivating and harvesting. 

Qualification & experience

• Driver's license: A valid C Class driver's license is required.
• Qualifications: Certificate II is preferred but not required.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years experience operating agricultural machinery. If no qualifications then a minimum of 3 years’ experience is required. 
• Mechanical aptitude: The ability to perform basic maintenance and repairs is beneficial. 
• Physical fitness: The job can involve physical labour and working outdoors in various weather conditions. 
• Safety awareness: A strong understanding of safety procedures is essential. 
• Communication and teamwork skills: The ability to communicate effectively with others is important.