Tractor Driver for Hay & Silage, Brunswick Junction WA

Job Description

Who wants 3-4 weeks work commencing early-mid October before you start your harvest job? A tractor driver is required on a dairy farm to assist with mowing and general duties for the hay and silage season located 2 hours south of Perth.  Starting early-mid October (or earlier if available) for 3-4 weeks work, you’ll be working in a team of 6.  Prefer those with silage making/carting/dairy/harvest experience.  Accommodation provided and meals can be included or cook for yourself.  Ideally you will have your own transport, but this is not essential.  
 
About the role:

• 800 acres for hay and silage;
• Working in a team of 6;
• Operating the mower;
• Possibility to do relief rake work and other general duties.

About you:

• Silage making experience including silage carting;
• Harvest or tractor operation experience;
• Dairy background;
• Own transport but not essential;
• Smokers/vapers OK but not in accommodation, machinery or in paddock.

Machinery:

• John Deere tractors;
• JCB telehandler;
• New Holland trailed chopper;
• Claas chop and carry wagon.

What’s on offer:

• Hourly rate: $30 per hour;
• Hours: 8-10 hours per day, 7 days per week;
• Accommodation: self-contained donga;
• Meals can be provided or cook for yourself in oven provided.