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Tractor operator

Tractor operator

PRITAM HOLDING2013western bay, Bay of Plenty, NZ
30+ days ago
Job description

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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