Farm Tractor Driver ( Backpacker)- Lumsden (REC-TD-LO)

We are looking ASAP for an experienced Tractor Driver to take on the role on a 850 ha dairy farm Balfour area, approximately 10 minutes south of Lumsden.

This position starts ASAP til end Dec' 26 suitable for Backpackers/Residents/Citizen)

Key duties will include, but are not limited to

• Silage, hay and baling
• Mowing, raking, cultivating
• Cropping
• Harvesting
• Paddock work
• Maintaining machinery to ensure it's clean and operational
• Other general farm duties as required.
• Weekly hours are a minimum of 33 and an average of 45 but there may be a need for concentrated work which will be a maximum of 55 hours per week, depending on a number of unknown factors like weather.
• The schedule may vary; Roster will be 6 days on 1 days off.

Wage is $28.00 per hour

Candidates must have previous tractor operating experience and are required to provide good related references.

To be considered you must

• provide a CV which is current, correct and complete or alternative evidence of work (this is proof of work and professionalism and the employer will not consider you without this)
• be a solid worker and with good character (where possible, we will do a criminal check)
• be physically fit
• be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
• have a full driver licence
• This is a contract/fixed term position .