Silage Harvester at Promasidor

About the job

OBJECTIVE

Operate and maintain the silage harvester at any time as required, including repairs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate the silage harvester to its optimum performance with care and responsibility
• Take care of all maintenance and repair of the harvester
• Keep the harvester clean and presentable at all times
• Keep all records of repair and maintenance of the harvester
• Not allow anyone else to operate the harvester except with explicit approval of the FM
• Ensure that the silage quality output of the harvester is at its optimum
• Ensure efficient and effective operation of the harvester is guaranteed at all times
• Ensure that the attachments to the harvester are always maintained in working order
• Complete ongoing training on operational and maintenance aspects of the harvester
• Complete the changeover from maize to grass silage of the harvester
• Work all hours required during harvest including being rostered for shift work
• Maximize quality and quantity of silage crop output and utilization

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Very good command in the English language, written and spoken
• Sufficient experience in operating large sophisticated modern machinery
• Sufficient R&M skills, knowledge and experience in maintaining the harvester

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Sufficient experience in operating large modern equipment similar to the harvester
• Ample knowledge and experience in the R&M of similar large equipment and machinery

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Willing to be trained and learn new skills
• Good and fast learner
• Humble and hard working
• Honest and reliable