Orchard Operator

CMV Truck & Bus Pty; Robinvale; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Excellent working conditions

Modern machinery

Training in WHS

Job summary

CMV Truck & Bus Pty is seeking an Orchard Operator / Farm Hand for a pistachio farm in Robinvale, Victoria. The role involves hands-on day-to-day farm operations, with possible weekends and shift work including nights during the season.

The successful candidate will operate tractors and machinery, maintain irrigation, prune trees, and assist with orchard development while applying safety protocols. Full Australian work rights and a valid driver’s licence are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with farm machinery operation, including tractors.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Certified in the use of agricultural chemicals.
• Team player with willingness to learn new skills.
• Safety-focused mindset throughout tasks.
• Comfortable working autonomously when needed.
• Full Australian Driver's Licence required.
• Must have fulltime Australian work rights.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and perform general machinery maintenance.
• Prune trees with chainsaw and secateurs as needed.
• Operate harvest machinery during season.
• Maintain irrigation systems and orchard grounds.
• Perform land/soil preparation and spraying of fertilizers and pesticides.
• Contribute to orchard development work.

Skills

Tractor operation

Attention to detail

Communication

Chemical safety

Team player

Safety mindset

Autonomous work

Driver's license

Work rights

Job description

About the Role

We are currently seeking an Orchard Operator / Farm Hand to join our pistachio farm inRobinvale, Victoria. This role will assist with a range of hands-on tasks associated with the day-to-day operations of the property.

The successful applicant would be available to work some weekends and shift work (including nights) when required throughout the season.

Key Responsibilities

• Tractor operation and general machinery maintenance
• Tree pruning with a chainsaw and secateurs
• Harvest machinery operation
• Irrigation maintenance
• Orchard maintenance and manual field work
• Land/soil preparation, spraying of fertilizer and pesticide solutions
• Orchard development work

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in farm machinery operation, including tractor experience
• Attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Certified in the use of chemicals
• Team player and willingness to learn new skills
• Safety-focused mindset
• Comfortable working autonomously
• Drivers Licence essential
• Must have fulltime Australian work rights

What we Offer

• Competitive above award rates
• Excellent working conditions
• Modern machinery
• Relevant training with a strong focus on work health and safety