Tractor and Trailer Driver (Sugar Cane) – Experienced

Big machines, long days in season: a fruit orchard near Bethlehem needs a skilled operator. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The site is in Bethlehem; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Operate combine harvesters during harvest season
• Haul cane, grain or fruit bins from field to shed
• Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs
• Mix and apply sprays exactly as the farm manager prescribes
• Check oil, water, tyres and grease points before starting
• Record hours, fuel and fields worked on the job card
• Wash equipment after spraying and store chemicals safely

• Can read job cards and spray instructions
• At least 2 years driving tractors on a farm
• Willing to work long hours in planting and harvest seasons
• Safe driver who respects chemical and machine safety
• Available to live on or near the farm

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

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

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