Tractor Operator

5 days ago

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand JOT CONTRACTING LIMITED Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$70,000 per year

Job Title- Tractor operator

Pay Rate- $28- $33 per hour

32- 40 hours weekly

No. of positions- 2

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 is preferable

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00 – $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Work Location: In person

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