Farm Machinery Operator (GPS Guidance)

Planting to harvest, a fruit orchard near Prospecton runs on good tractor drivers. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll be based at a fruit orchard in Prospecton. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Clear firebreaks and grade farm roads when needed
• Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs
• Record hours, fuel and fields worked on the job card
• Haul cane, grain or fruit bins from field to shed
• Check oil, water, tyres and grease points before starting

• Reliable and sober on duty
• At least 2 years driving tractors on a farm
• Safe driver who respects chemical and machine safety
• Can read job cards and spray instructions
• Available to live on or near the farm

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

• Training on new machinery
• Farm housing with water and electricity
• Overtime paid during planting and harvest

• Mention GPS or auto-steer if you have used it. Modern grain farms struggle to find operators who know it.
• A reference from a previous farmer is gold. Ask for it before you leave any farm job.