Agricultural Technician

Rombola Family Farms Pty Ltd; Griffith, Mataranka; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Team culture

Vibrant business

Job summary

Rombola Family Farms Pty Ltd in Griffith, NSW is seeking an Agricultural Technician to ensure farming machinery runs reliably. You will service diesel-powered equipment, diagnose faults, and perform repairs in the workshop or field across multiple locations in Australia. A current driver's license and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

The role offers a competitive salary range and a supportive, energetic team culture within a progressive agricultural business.

Qualifications

• Mechanical background with farm machinery experience.
• Agricultural maintenance skills and knowledge.
• Current unencumbered Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining diesel-powered agricultural machinery and fleet vehicles.
• Inspecting and diagnosing mechanical faults and repairing or replacing defective components.
• Carrying out tyre fitting, inspection, repair and replacement on heavy machinery and fleet vehicles.
• Carry out scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs on agricultural diesel machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on tractors, trucks, harvesters and other agricultural vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, braking systems, steering systems and other mechanical components.
• Conduct fault-finding and diagnostic testing to identify mechanical and operational issues.
• Repair and replace worn or damaged mechanical components, including engines, transmissions, bearings, belts, hoses, pumps and other parts.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance on hydraulic systems and agricultural implements.
• Perform electrical and basic diagnostic checks associated with agricultural machinery where required.
• Undertake preventative maintenance inspections to identify potential faults before equipment breakdowns occur.
• Service and maintain farm vehicles, machinery and equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company maintenance schedules.
• Respond to machinery breakdowns and carry out repairs in the workshop or in the field as required.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of machinery before and during planting, spraying, harvesting and other seasonal operations.
• Maintain accurate records of servicing, repairs, parts used and maintenance activities.
• Identify parts and materials required for repairs and communicate maintenance requirements to the relevant supervisor or manager.
• Ensure tools, workshop equipment and work areas are maintained in a safe and organised condition.
• Provide practical advice to machinery operators regarding equipment operation and maintenance where required.
• Follow company procedures and manufacturer requirements when carrying out repairs and servicing.
• Ensure all maintenance and repair work is completed safely and in accordance with WHS requirements.

Skills

Diesel engine maintenance

Agricultural machinery

Driver's license

Teamwork

WHS adherence

Maintenance planning

Job description

About Us:

At Rombola Family Farms, we’re not just about farming – we’re about crafting a sustainable future. Based in the heart of Australia's agricultural landscape, in Griffith, Rombola Family Farms is a forward-thinking business committed to producing the highest quality fruits, vegetables, and produce for local markets. Our intensive irrigated horticultural production located in Griffith (NSW), Bundaberg (QLD), Douglas-Daly (NT) and Mataranka (NT). Our passion for innovation and sustainability drives everything we do, from our cutting-edge farming techniques to our unwavering dedication to community and the environment.

About the role:

Rombola Family Farms is seeking for Agricultural Technician for its operations in Griffith in NSW, Bundaberg in QLD, Mataranka and Douglas-Daly in the NT. The Agriculture Technician will report to the Workshop Foreman and play a crucial role in ensuring that farm machinery is running smoothly and efficiently.

Key operational accountabilities include:

• Servicing and maintaining diesel-powered agricultural machinery and fleet vehicles.
• Inspecting and diagnosing mechanical faults and repairing or replacing defective components.
• Carrying out tyre fitting, inspection, repair and replacement on heavy machinery and fleet vehicles, where applicable. Carry out scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs on agricultural diesel machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on tractors, trucks, harvesters and other agricultural vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, braking systems, steering systems and other mechanical components.
• Conduct fault-finding and diagnostic testing to identify mechanical and operational issues.
• Repair and replace worn or damaged mechanical components, including engines, transmissions, bearings, belts, hoses, pumps and other parts.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance on hydraulic systems and agricultural implements.
• Perform electrical and basic diagnostic checks associated with agricultural machinery where required.
• Undertake preventative maintenance inspections to identify potential faults before equipment breakdowns occur.
• Service and maintain farm vehicles, machinery and equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company maintenance schedules.
• Respond to machinery breakdowns and carry out repairs in the workshop or in the field as required.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of machinery before and during planting, spraying, harvesting and other seasonal operations.
• Maintain accurate records of servicing, repairs, parts used and maintenance activities.
• Identify parts and materials required for repairs and communicate maintenance requirements to the relevant supervisor or manager.
• Ensure tools, workshop equipment and work areas are maintained in a safe and organised condition.
• Provide practical advice to machinery operators regarding equipment operation and maintenance where required.
• Follow company procedures and manufacturer requirements when carrying out repairs and servicing.
• Ensure all maintenance and repair work is completed safely and in accordance with WHS requirements.

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Qualifications and/or employment background with demonstrated mechanical.
• Agricultural maintenance skills and knowledge.
• Current unencumbered Driver's License.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude.
• Team player who can work effectively with people from different backgrounds.
• Awareness and ability to adhere to WHS requirements.
• Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets.

In return we offer you:

• An attractive remuneration package based upon relevant qualifications and experience, salary range between $75,000 to $110,000 per annum
• A passionate and energetic team culture.
• Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business.

More information

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