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TRACTOR OPERATOR

TRACTOR OPERATOR

Chouhan Horticulture LimitedRotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
1 day ago
Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION-

JOB TITLE- Tractor Operator

No. of positions- 2

32- 40 Hours weekly

Pay Rate- $27 - $33 per hour

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

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