Tractor Driver

The Agricultural Research Council; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural research organization is seeking a skilled individual to operate tractors with various implements, ensuring accurate soil cultivation and safe transportation of farm produce. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, managing time for tasks, and complying with safety requirements. This role is crucial for efficient farming operations and contributes to maintaining high agricultural standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tractor with various implements such as bush cutter, slasher, and spraying machine.
• Ensure accurate and professional soil cultivation.
• Transport farm produce, fertilizers, and farm equipment safely.
• Perform basic maintenance of the tractor and implements.
• Manage time for individual and team tasks.
• Keep records of daily work, diesel usage, and spraying programs.
• Assist with general farm work as instructed.
• Comply with the OHSE Act requirements.

Job description

• Work on a tractor with various implements such as bush cutter, slasher, spraying machine etc.
• Ensure that soil cultivation is done accurately, timeously and in a professional manner.
• Safe transportation of farm produce, fertilizers and other farm equipment.
• Basic maintenance of the tractor and implements.
• Time management with execution of individual & team tasks.
• Record keeping of day-to-day work done, diesel usage and spraying programs.
• Assist with general farm work as instructed by the line manager.
• Comply with all requirements of the OHSE Act.