Farm Hand - Machinery Operator

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An experienced farm hand is required for machinery operator position on family owned and operated property.

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Farm Labour

Company: T Drum & Co

Location: Wagga Wagga & Riverina

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-7-6306-2398

Fax: +61-8-1725-9176

E-mail: n\a

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Detail information about job Farm Hand - Machinery Operator. Terms and conditions vacancy

An experienced farm hand is required for a family owned and operated farm in the South East Riverina, approximately 20min drive from Corowa, 45min drive from Albury.  The farm is approximately 2,000ha, with a mixture of broad acre crops and livestock enterprise (sheep).

You will be working directly with the owner/manager full time in predominately a machinery operator role, but will also be required to assist in other farm duties as required.

Duties include:

  • Operation of all seeding, spraying and harvesting equipment utilising GPS technology
  • General maintenance of farm machinery
  • Animal husbandry
  • General farm duties as required

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Essential – past experience working on a farm (at least 3yrs) specifically experience in broad acre farming including use of GPS technology
  • Knowledge of farm chemicals and hold a current Chemical certificate
  • Current drivers licence
  • HR truck licence
  • Current first Aid certificate

Applicants must be physically fit and willing to work long hours in the busy times of the year (sowing and harvesting) and work outdoors.  Applicants must demonstrate a focus on safe, steady operation of all machinery and equipment and an understanding of work place health and safety.  Applicants will be supported in the role with training and guidance as required. Applicants should be aware that the worksite is strictly non smoking. 

Salary will be based on the applicant's experience.

Applications close Friday 20th July 2018. 

 

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