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Tractor Driver (Grain Farm)

How2Apply Talent Network

Mogwase, North West

Full-time

Posted 3 hours ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Big machines, long days in season: a maize and soya farm near Mogwase needs a skilled operator. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll report in Mogwase. Relocation is not covered for this one. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What you'll actually do

Wash equipment after spraying and store chemicals safely
Haul cane, grain or fruit bins from field to shed
Check oil, water, tyres and grease points before starting
Mix and apply sprays exactly as the farm manager prescribes
Hook up and drive ploughs, discs, planters and sprayers
Operate combine harvesters during harvest season

What you need

Basic understanding of implements and settings
Safe driver who respects chemical and machine safety
At least 2 years driving tractors on a farm
Available to live on or near the farm
Reliable and sober on duty

Extra points for

Code 8 or Code 10 licence for road trips
A pesticide application or spray course
Basic mechanical skills

What you get

Harvest bonus at season end
Farm housing with water and electricity
Training on new machinery
Overtime paid during planting and harvest

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a farmer's reference letter with phone number plus tractor or spray course certificates.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Mogwase.

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Before you hit apply

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.