Agricultural Machinery Operator
About this job
Southland based Agricultural Contractor looking for up to 4 machine operators for the work commencing July 2025. Payrate from $27 to $38 per hour depending on experience . Business is a seven day operation and availability to work on roster is needed, and you maybe rostered 6 days per week at times. You will need to be able fulfill the following in your role: - Tractor driving including Tractor & Loader Tractor, Trailer Tractor & Baler, Tractor & Straw Baler, Tractor & Muckspreader, Tractor & Silage wagon - Silage: Chopper Driving Loader Operator Tractor & Trailer Tractor & Loaderwagon Tractor & Rake Tractor & Mowers (Triples) - Ground Work including Digger Driving, Ploughing, Powerharrowing, Levelling, Airseeding, Precision Drilling Must have Class 5 licence and Wheels Endorsement. Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and Ministry of Justice check is a requirement.
Job Requirements
You will need experience in the following: - Tractor driving - Ground Work Must have class 5 drivers licence and wheels endorsement. Must pass pre-employment drug test and MOJ check. NCEA qualification or equivalent required. At least six months agricultural machinery operation experience. Ability to work across a seven day roster.
- Days of work
- Monday - Sunday. (30 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- depending on experience
- Job Category
- Agricultural, Forestry and Horticultural Plant Operators
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full(Class 4) - Heavy Rigid Vehicle Licence, (Class 5) - Heavy Combination Vehicle Licence(W) - Wheels (Special Type)
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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