Tractor Operator

Bundaberg Sugar (BSL) is a grower, miller, refiner, and marketer of sugar and associated products in Australia. The company stands as one of Australia's largest cane growers and operates a Sugar Mill, Refinery and Packaging Plant in Bundaberg.

We are seeking an experienced machinery operator to join a fast-growing macadamia industry within our Bundaberg orchards. 

The successful candidate must possess the skills necessary to carry out tasks relating to macadamia farm operations while having a high level of farm machinery and equipment maintenance skills and experience.

Some of the key duties that will be performed by the successful candidate include:

• Activities on a day-to-day basis including weed control, irrigation, spraying and harvesting.
• Machinery maintenance to ensure the orchard is running efficiently.
• Operate machinery, tractors and implements in line with recommended guidelines to ensure that both tractors and implements operate efficiently, cleanly, and safely.
• Apply all chemicals and fertilisers in accordance with legislation and instructions given.
• Ensure machinery is kept in a clean tidy and safe working condition and is presented to the workshop in a condition suitable for servicing as determined by the Maintenance Department.
• Willingness to perform a wide range of duties and ability to work outside ordinary hours when required.

Skills Requirements

• Current Manual Australian Drivers Licence is required.
• Ag Chemical Licence is not essential but would be beneficial.
• Tractor operating experience is essential.

If you have a positive attitude, are reliable and have what it takes to shine in this role then please apply with a current resume.

Applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia when applying for a position with Bundaberg Sugar Ltd.

In keeping with our company's core values, all candidates will be contacted regarding the status of their application.

Bundaberg Sugar Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.