Tractor Driver job description

About the job

We are looking for a tractor driver to plough and prepare land, sow, spray and haul with the tractor and its implements, keeping the machine in good order and working safely.

Duties and responsibilities

• Plough, level and prepare land with ploughs and harrows
• Hitch and set implements such as seed drills, sprayers and trailers
• Adjust speed, ploughing depth and implement height for each job
• Sow seed, spread fertilizer and spray pesticides at the set rates
• Haul crops, fodder, water and supplies around the farm
• Check the tractor's oil, fuel, coolant and tyres daily and grease it
• Make minor repairs and report major faults
• Log working hours, area covered and fuel used

Working conditions

• Field work in sun and dust
• Long hours in ploughing and harvest seasons

Requirements

• No formal qualification required; a valid driving licence
• 3 to 6 years of experience in tractor driving

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Tractor driving
• Tractor implements
• Ploughing and land preparation
• Machine spraying and fertilizing
• Daily machine maintenance
• Minor repairs
• Farm machinery safety

Preferred

• Experience with modern GPS-guided tractors
• Knowledge of engine mechanics