Tractor Operator | Sugar Cane Operations | Marwood
Attractive hourly rate | Neg on experience
Racecourse Projects is a large scale established sugar cane company based in the Mackay region, farming over 5,000 ha of cane land, delivering cane to Mackay Sugar and Wilmar Sugar.
The company undertakes its own harvesting, operating three harvesting groups, with two of these exceeding 100,000 tonnes of cane.
We have an opportunity for a Tractor Operator to join the team on a full-time or seasonal contract basis (negotiated with the successful candidates).
The position will be based at our Marwood farm.
The Role
You will be a key part of the operations team harvesting over 100,000 tonnes of sugar cane per annum, operating a range of late model tractors and other agricultural machinery.
Key Responsibilities
Operate tractor and related machinery safely and efficiently, using Greenstar GPS system.
Basic maintenance and breakdown diagnosis, repair or referral for repairs and maintenance for all plant and equipment
Ensure all work practices are conducted in a safe manner in line with relevant legislative requirements
Ensure maintenance history for plant and equipment is recorded, relevant records and reports are delivered to the Maintenance Coordinator
Additionally, you may be required to conduct other duties as required
The experience we're looking for
Previous experience operating tractors with implements, ideally in a harvest operations environment.
Basic mechanical knowledge or relevant experience with large, agricultural diesel machinery preferred.
Minimum of Queensland C class driver's licence (or equivalent).
What's in it for you
Attractive hourly rate (above award) and excellent earning potential
Employment terms negotiable - full-time, seasonal or contract
Operate a range of late model tractors with modern tech and all the comforts
Be part of a great team who take pride in their work.
While experienced working holiday visa holders may be considered, our preference is for employees who are interested in ongoing employment or who may be able to return to our team each season.
If you are a skilled harvester operator with a commitment to safety, quality and attention to detail and this looks like the next step in your career, apply now.
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