Tractor Operator (Chemcert) - Carwarp, VIC

AgriLabour; Mildura; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Agri Labour Australia seeks an experienced Tractor Operator (Chemcert) for a citrus orchard in Carwarp, VIC. This hands-on outdoor role involves driving tractors and mulching equipment across uneven terrain, ensuring safe passes between rows while protecting trees and irrigation lines.

The successful candidate will have practical tractor experience, a Chemcert certificate, and a strong commitment to safety. The role is short-term, ~3 weeks, with 30–40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Previous tractor operating experience.
• Confident operating tractors on uneven farm terrain.
• Experience with tractor attachments or mulching equipment highly regarded.
• Understanding of PTO and hydraulic systems desirable.
• Chemcert certificate required.
• Good spatial awareness around trees and irrigation infrastructure.
• Reliable and able to follow instructions.
• Strong commitment to machinery and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors safely across uneven orchard terrain.
• Operate and adjust tractor-mounted mulching equipment.
• Maintain steady speeds and straight passes between citrus rows.
• Safely control PTO, hydraulic systems, and tractor attachments.
• Work carefully around trees, trunks, irrigation lines, and root systems.
• Complete basic pre-start checks and report equipment issues.
• Follow farm WHS and machinery safety procedures.
• Assist with general orchard duties as required.

Skills

Tractor operating

Safety-conscious

PTO & hydraulics

Education

Chemcert certificate

Job description

Tractor Operator (Chemcert) - Carwarp, VIC

• Hands-on machinery role within a commercial citrus orchard
• Opportunity to use and develop tractor and mulching equipment skills
• Outdoor role in a practical, safety-focused horticulture environment

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Tractor Operator (Chemcert) to join a citrus orchard operation in Carwarp, VIC, within the horticulture industry. This is a hands-on outdoor role operating tractors and tractor-mounted mulching equipment across uneven farm terrain. You'll work carefully between citrus rows, maintaining productivity while protecting trees, irrigation infrastructure, and surrounding orchard areas.

Key Responsibilities

You'll support orchard maintenance by safely operating tractors and mulching equipment while maintaining accurate and controlled machinery movements.

• Operate tractors safely across uneven orchard terrain
• Operate and adjust tractor-mounted mulching equipment
• Maintain steady speeds and straight passes between citrus rows
• Safely control PTO, hydraulic systems, and tractor attachments
• Work carefully around trees, trunks, irrigation lines, and root systems
• Complete basic pre-start checks and report equipment issues
• Follow farm WHS and machinery safety procedures
• Assist with general orchard duties as required
• Competitive $33.55 per hour + penalty rates
• Short-term role for approximately 3 weeks
• Consistent work with approximately 30 - 40 hours per week
• Opportunity to gain further experience operating orchard machinery
• Work within an established citrus production environment

Your Skills & Experience

To be successful, you'll have practical tractor operating skills and a strong focus on safe machinery use.

• Previous tractor operating experience
• Confident operating tractors on uneven farm terrain
• Experience with tractor attachments or mulching equipment highly regarded
• Understanding of PTO and hydraulic systems desirable
• Chemcert certificate required
• Good spatial awareness when operating around trees and irrigation infrastructure
• Reliable and able to follow instructions
• Strong commitment to machinery and workplace safety

Choose Agri Labour Australia

Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusinesses, large primary producers, rural operators, and local farmers - we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our clients' businesses and our candidates' careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice, and support.