Equipment Operator at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Ref:IITA-HR-NRS2017-0039

Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)
 
Duties

• Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
• Operate Tractor for mowing, ridging, spraying and harrowing;
• Mark fields using marker;  Trail and Plough for research field operation;
• Spray research field with spraying machine;
• Apply fertilizer to research field;
• Carryout harvest operations with harvester; Attend to minor repairs when necessary;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. 

Qualification

• SSCE or Trade Test with valid professional class E drivers’ licence and with at least five (5) years tractor operations working experience.

Competencies:

• Must be strong and agile.
• Have ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Must be hardworking, honest and trustworthy.

Remuneration 

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.