Tractor Driver (Grain Farm)

Planting to harvest, a wheat farm near Roodepoort runs on good tractor drivers. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll be based at a wheat farm in Roodepoort. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Record hours, fuel and fields worked on the job card
• Wash equipment after spraying and store chemicals safely
• Operate combine harvesters during harvest season
• Haul cane, grain or fruit bins from field to shed
• Check oil, water, tyres and grease points before starting

• Willing to work long hours in planting and harvest seasons
• Basic understanding of implements and settings
• Safe driver who respects chemical and machine safety
• Available to live on or near the farm

• Basic mechanical skills
• A pesticide application or spray course

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

• 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.