A Machinery Operator is required on a family owned mixed property with a 3,200Ha cropping program at Ballidu, 220kms north-east of Perth, WA. You'll be operating John Deere machinery and must have some experience with large broadacre cropping. This role varies from day to day, with pre-seeding duties to start with, moving on to operating the Air-Seeder, Spreader and Sprayer, as well as other general farm duties. Accommodation, utilities and work vehicle included and hourly rate to be negotiated depending on skills and experience.
Commencing February and going through to August
Opportunity for permanent position for the right applicant
Good things to know:
- 4,500Ha property, 3,200Ha crop;
- Mixed cropping and sheep property;
- 18kms from local town;
- Small team.
- John Deere machinery;
- Cropping machinery operation;
- Deep ripping, fertiliser, spreading, spraying;
- Air Seeder operation;
- Opportunity to help with sheep if desired;
- Machinery maintenance;
- General farming duties.
- Previous cropping experience;
- Mechanical abilities with servicing and some repairs;
- Able to carry out tasks autonomously;
- Ability to think on your feet and come up with solutions.
- Hourly rate: Negotiable depending on experience;
- Single quarters or shared accommodation;
- Work vehicle.