Combine Harvester Operator (Seasonal)

You'll drive tractors and farm machines on a mixed crop farm near Mogwase through planting and harvest. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is a mixed crop farm on the Mogwase side of North West. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Haul cane, grain or fruit bins from field to shed
• Plant rows straight, using GPS guidance where the tractor has it
• Mix and apply sprays exactly as the farm manager prescribes
• Hook up and drive ploughs, discs, planters and sprayers
• Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs
• Wash equipment after spraying and store chemicals safely
• Clear firebreaks and grade farm roads when needed

• Basic understanding of implements and settings
• At least 2 years driving tractors on a farm
• Reliable and sober on duty
• Available to live on or near the farm
• Willing to work long hours in planting and harvest seasons

• Code 8 or Code 10 licence for road trips
• A pesticide application or spray course

• Overtime paid during planting and harvest
• Harvest bonus at season end
• Training on new machinery

• List the machines you can drive and the implements you have used. Farmers want to know if you can plant, spray or harvest on day one.
• Mention GPS or auto-steer if you have used it. Modern grain farms struggle to find operators who know it.