Address Up to three full-time Agricultural Plant & Machinery Operators are required at Ord Valley Turf, in Kununurra, Western Australia.
Salary: $70,000 to $80,000
Agricultural Plant & Machinery Operators use various types of Agricultural Plant and machinery for growing commercially viable turf.
Duties
• Operate plant and equipment including: Tractors & Loaders, Bobcat, Trucks, Turf Cutters, Rotary hoes, Mowers, Forklifts & elevated work platforms, Cars, Quad bikes, Side by sides, Sprayers, Pallet Wrappers, Trailers and other miscellaneous farm equipment and tools.
• Plant, mow, spray, fertilise and harvest turf.
• Conduct weed and pest control.
• Irrigation, including maintenance and repair of irrigation systems.
• Perform pre-start checks on machinery.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and servicing.
• Conduct minor repairs in a quick safe and effective manner.
• Wear PPE and adhere to safe operating policies and procedures.
• Keep the sheds and workshop neat, tidy and safe.
• Other general machinery operator and farm duties.
Essential
• Completion of secondary school education.
• At least one year of experience operating plant and machinery.
• Ability to work in an extreme climate.
• Have the rights to work in Australia.
• Manual drivers licence.
• Willing to conduct police and medical checks if required.
Desirable
• HR licence
• Forklift licence
Other information
Random drug and alcohol testing may be conducted by the employer. A clean police record is essential.
How to apply
Send your resume, complete with two recent references, to applications.arafutura @gmail.com with the subject line ‘OVT Ag Plant Operator application’. Only candidates seeking full-time employment should apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applications close 26/07/24.
