Sprayer Operator, Air Seeder Operator And Ground Crew, Nyabing Wa

An Air Seeder Operator, Sprayer Operator and Ground Crew person are required on a family operated property with a 4,300Ha cropping program located near Nyabing, WA (340km south-east of Perth). Controlled traffic farm with modern machinery. One Operator required to start mid-February to assist with spreading and paddock preparation and the other two Operators to commence mid-late March through to mid-June. Accommodation plus lunch and dinner provided during peak times. Will consider couples and friends traveling together.
Good things to know:

• Family operated property;
• 4,300Ha cropping program;
• Modern machinery;
• Located 80km from Katanning and 90km from Jerramungup.

About the roles:

• One Operator required to start mid-February to assist with spreading and paddock preparation and the remaining two Operators to commence mid-late March through to mid-June.;
• Working in a team of 5;
• Machinery:

• Lime spreading: John Deere 8370R and Agrispread AS120 spreader with auto-steer;;
• Air Seeder: New Holland T9.670 with 18m Morris Quantum bar with auto-steer; Sprayer: Operating a John Deere R4045 36m self-propelled sprayer;

About you:

• Experience in seeding and spraying in broadacre agriculture;
• HR/HC licence and truck driving experience preferred for GROUND CREW role;
• ChemCert accreditation or equivalent would be viewed favourably for Sprayer role;
• Proficient in the operation of GPS guidance/auto steer technology;
• Passion for farming and understanding of controlled traffic farming;
• Proficiency in the scheduled maintenance of machinery;
• Willingness to participate in a wide range of general farm duties;
• Ability to cope with physical demands of the job;
• Ability to work flexibly to meet seasonal demands;
• Ability to work both in a team and with limited social contact;
• Meet requirements of WA government health directives;
• Strictly non-smokers only.

What's on Offer:

• Hourly rates:

• Air Seeder & Sprayer Operators: $35+, depending on experience;
• Ground crew: $33+, depending on experience
• Hours:

• Air Seeder/Sprayer Operators: 38-40 hours weekly pre-season; 65-70 hours weekly peak season
• Ground Crew: average 8-10 hours per day;
• Accommodation: Fully self-contained;
• Meals: Lunch and dinner provided during peak times.

ALL ENQUIRIES WELCOME - CALL THE TEAM ON 08 9477 6600.