Tractor Operator

Jax Horticulture Limited; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jax Horticulture Limited in Whakatane is seeking a Tractor Operator to support daily field operations across horticultural sites. You will operate, monitor, and maintain tractors and irrigation systems, perform safety checks, and record equipment usage.

The role requires 3 years of work experience or a Level 5 or higher qualification, with a focus on reliable operation, adherence to safety procedures, and timely maintenance to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Operate, monitor, and maintain agricultural and horticultural machinery.
• Perform daily safety checks and calibrations as required.
• Record machine usage and maintenance logs.
• Experience with tractors and irrigation systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain various agricultural and horticultural machinery, including tractors and irrigation systems.
• Prepare machinery for daily operations with safety checks and calibration.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to minimize downtime.
• Operate machinery for land preparation, cultivation, fertilizing, irrigation, and harvesting.
• Monitor performance and identify issues, taking corrective action as needed.
• Follow health and safety procedures while operating machinery.
• Assist with loading/unloading of horticultural produce and materials using appropriate equipment.
• Record usage, maintenance logs, and operational issues for management.
• Assist in setting up irrigation systems and operating pumps as required.
• Ensure cleanliness of machinery to maintain hygiene standards.
• Maintain awareness of weather and adjust operations to protect crops.

Skills

Machinery operation

Irrigation systems

Safety checks

Maintenance

Education

Level 5 qualification or 3+ years experience

Job description

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• Operate, monitor, and maintain various agricultural and horticultural machinery, including tractors and irrigation systems.
• Prepare machinery and equipment for daily operations, ensuring safety checks, maintenance, and calibration are completed as required.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal functioning and minimize downtime.
• Operate machinery for land preparation, soil cultivation, fertilizing, pest and weed control, irrigation, and harvesting of horticulture crops.
• Monitor machinery performance during operation to identify issues and take corrective action where necessary.
• Follow health and safety procedures while operating machinery to prevent workplace hazards and ensure compliance with workplace policies.
• Assist with loading and unloading of horticultural produce, fertilizers, chemicals, and other materials using forklifts, loaders, or other appropriate machinery.
• Record and report machine usage, maintenance logs, and operational issues to supervisors or management.
• Assist in setting up irrigation systems and operating pumps and other watering equipment as required for crop maintenance.
• Ensure cleanliness of machinery and equipment after use to maintain hygiene standards within the horticulture site.
• Maintain awareness of weather conditions and adjust machinery operation accordingly to protect crops and ensure efficient operations.

3 Years of work experience OR Level 5 OR higher qualification