Air Seeder Operator, Hyden WA (REF 948334)

Job Description

Air Seeder Operator is required on a family owned mixed property at Hyden, WA (located 340km southeast of Perth) with a cropping program of approx 4,000ha. Starting early April until mid June, you’ll be operating modern CASE machinery.  Accommodation, vehicle and all meals provided. 

Good things to know:

• Family operated property with approx 4,000 ha cropping program;
• Team of 4;
• Modern CASE machinery.

About the role:

• Starting early April until mid June;
• Pre-seeding duties include preparing machinery, rock picking, fencing and some sheep work (filling feeders);
• Operating a CASE 500HP and 50ft bar.

Essential Skills Required:

• Skilled tractor operator, able to fill up seeder etc;
• Tractor operating and GPS/Autosteer experience;
• Must be fit and healthy;
• Have some good mechanical skills; be able to look at a machine and trouble shoot issues – and if not sure, ask for help;
• You must have common sense, be able to listen and communicate effectively and be someone who cares about their work.

What’s on Offer:

• Hourly rate: $35 and up to $40, depending on experience;
• Hours: 8 hours per day (pre-seeding), 12 hours during seeding; 5-6 days per week (pre-seeding) and 6 days during seeding;
• Fully self-contained work quarters;
• All meals provided;
• Work vehicle provided.