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• How many Tractor Driver (Agriculture) jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 19 Tractor Driver (Agriculture) jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Tractor Driver (Agriculture) do?

  Agricultural machinery drivers operate specialised equipment and machinery for agricultural production and maintenance of landscape such as agricultural tractors and combine harvesters

  Tasks required include:

  • Fixes any necessary extensions onto machine and loads machine with asphalt, concrete, bitumen, tar, stone chippings or any other required materials.
  • Manipulates levers, pedals and switches to manoeuvre vehicle, regulate angle and height of blades, buckets and hammers and starts conveyor, suction or water spraying system.
  • Watches operation and removes any likely obstacle or obstructions.
  • Directs refilling of machine hopper and repeats operations as necessary.
  • Operates tractors, combine harvesters or other farm vehicles, attaches plough, cultivator or other implements and adjusts depth, speed and height to requirements.
  • Drives and operates machinery to plough, fertilise, plant, cultivate or harvest crops.
  • Cleans, oils and greases machine and carries out minor repairs.

• What are the entry requirements for a Tractor Driver (Agriculture)?

  No academic qualifications are required. On-the-job training is provided. The appropriate current driving licence will be required for driving on public highways.