TRACTOR DRIVER

Responsibilities:

1. Working on a tractor with various implements such as a bush cutter, slasher, spraying machine, fertilizer spreader, planter, etc. at the correct speed.
2. Ensure good quality work is done accurately, timeously and in a professional manner.
3. Transporting farm produce, fertilizers, personnel, building & irrigation material, compost, trees/vines to and from orchards in a safe manner.
4. Pruning, suckering, canopy management and harvesting of fruit trees.
5. Responsible for the basic maintenance of the tractor (grease nipples, check tyre pressure, water, oil, battery, air filters), implements, irrigation & trellis systems.
6. Report any symptoms of defects and breakages on the tractor & implements immediately to the Supervisor and Farm Manager.
7. Record keeping of day-to-day work, diesel usage, spraying programs and timeous handling of these records.
8. Assist with general work, e.g. working with pick, spade and fork, cultivation of vineyard rows, cleaning the farm and repairing farm fences.
9. Comply with all OHS Act requirements regarding the correct and safe use of tractor & implements, safe handling and use of agro chemicals according to the AVCASA rules and legislations.