TRACTOR DRIVER

Agricultural Research Council

Pretoria

ZAR 50 000 - 200 000

Job description

Work on a tractor with various implements, including bush cutter, slasher, spraying machine, fertilizer spreader, planter, etc. at a correct speed;
Ensure proper soil preparation is done accurately, timeously, and in a professional manner;
Safe transportation of workers, farm produce, fertilizers, and other farm equipment;
Pruning, suckering, canopy management, and harvesting of fruit trees/vineyards;
Basic maintenance of the tractor, implements, irrigation & trellis systems;
Reporting of any symptoms of defects and breakages on the tractor & 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;
Comply with all requirements of the OHS Act.