Tractor Operator

Job description:

Job Title- Tractor Operator

Pay Rate- $28- $33 per hour

32- 40 hours weekly

No. of positions- 3

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain various agricultural and horticultural machinery, including tractors and irrigation systems.
• Prepare machinery and equipment for daily operations, ensuring safety checks, maintenance, and calibration are completed as required.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal functioning and minimize downtime.
• Operate machinery for land preparation, soil cultivation, fertilizing, pest and weed control, irrigation, and harvesting of horticulture crops.
• Monitor machinery performance during operation to identify issues and take corrective action where necessary.
• Follow health and safety procedures while operating machinery to prevent workplace hazards and ensure compliance with workplace policies.
• Assist with loading and unloading of horticultural produce, fertilizers,chemicals, and other materials using forklifts, loaders, or other appropriate machinery.
• Record and report machine usage, maintenance logs, and operational issues to supervisors or management.
• Assist in setting up irrigation systems and operating pumps and other watering equipment as required for crop maintenance.
• Ensure cleanliness of machinery and equipment after use to maintain hygiene standards within the horticulture site.
• Maintain awareness of weather conditions and adjust machinery operation accordingly to protect crops and ensure efficient operations.

3 Years of work experience OR Level 4 OR higher qualification

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00 – $33.00 per hour

Work Location: In person