Agricultural Machinery Operator: Grain & Cotton Earthworks

Staff 360; Casino; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-farm accommodation

Meals provided on selected programs

Seasonal and longer-term employment

Job summary

Staff 360 is recruiting experienced Agricultural Machinery and Plant Operators for immediate start positions across major cotton, grain and mixed farming operations in the Moree District and North West NSW.

With grain harvest underway, cotton planting in progress and ongoing farm infrastructure and earthmoving projects, we have multiple opportunities for capable operators across a range of machinery and equipment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating large agricultural machinery.
• Background in broadacre or cotton farming.
• Familiarity with GPS guidance and precision farming systems.
• Daily servicing and preventative maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to operate safely and independently.
• Current driver’s license and relevant tickets where required.

Responsibilities

• Operate grain harvest machinery including headers and combines.
• Plant cotton using precision planters and GPS guidance.
• Responsible for spraying, cultivation, seeding and earthmoving tasks.
• Maintain equipment and report any faults.
• Work flexibly across multiple farming operations in NW NSW.

Skills

Machinery operation

GPS guidance & auto-steer

Safety & maintenance

Heavy machinery familiarity

Tools

John Deere

Case IH

New Holland

CLAAS

Job description

Staff 360 is recruiting experienced Agricultural Machinery and Plant Operators for immediate start positions across major cotton, grain and mixed farming operations in the Moree District and North West NSW.

With grain harvest underway, cotton planting in progress and ongoing farm infrastructure and earthmoving projects, we have multiple opportunities for capable operators across a range of machinery and equipment.