An Air Seeder Operator/General Farm Hand is required on a mixed property with a 2,200Ha cropping program and sheep located near Brookton, WA (155km south-east of Perth). Starting early April until late June. Machinery operation experience is essential. New Holland machinery. Accommodation and vehicle available. Potential permanent position for the right person. Strictly non-smoking or vaping.
**Good things to know**:
- Small family operation, working alongside the owner;
- 4,500Ha property with a 2,200Ha cropping program;
- Located 20kms to Brookton township and 155km to Perth;
- Potential for ongoing work;
- Strictly non-smoking/vaping property!
**About the role**:
- Starting early April until late June;
- Pre-seeding paddock preparation including stubble burning, rock picking;
- Operating the Air Seeder (day shift) - Current Holland T9560 with GPS, Aus Plough 15m DBS bar and 9,000L bin;
- Other general duties such as fencing, paddock clean up, machinery maintenance and cleaning, filling seeder with truck, loader work, spreading available;
- Stock work available if desired; 2,000 Merino sheep + weaners - duties include feeding and yard work including drafting, drenching, marking.
**About you**:
- Experience with machinery operation and maintenance;
- Experience with livestock preferred;
- Experience operating an articulated loader
- Ability to work with technology;
- Ability to work independently;
- Ability to listen and follow instructions.
- Ability to drive a truck;
- Strictly non-smoker/vaper only;
- Highly Desirable Skills and Experience:
- HC Truck licence
- Mechanical and welding skills
**What's on offer**:
- Hourly rate: Good hourly rate dependent upon experience.
- Hours: During Seeding, 6 says a week; 12 hours per day;
- Accommodation: 4 x bedroom house available;
- No meals provided;
- Work Ute provided;
- Flexible hours to travel into town for supplies, occasionally cooked dinner provided.
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Title:
- Air Seeder Operator/General Farm Hand, Brookton WA (REF: 572786)
- Country:
- Australia
- Location:
- WA Other
- Job Group:
- Air Seeder Operator
- Job Classification:
- Seasonal - Seeding
📌 Air Seeder Operator/General Farm Hand
🏢 Rural Enterprises
📍 Western Australia