Tractor Operator at Integrated Dairies Limited (IDL)

Responsibilties

• Cultivate lands for planting i.e. disc ploughing, disc harrowing and ridging.
• Responsible for the planting of crops and pastures
• Hay making i.e. mowing, raking and baling.
• Silage harvesting (chopping) at the appropriate period
• Compaction of silage inside silage Pits
• Responsible for maize threshing
• Responsible for the application of pesticides to ensure optimal harvesting.
• Trailing silage and hay to a storage area.
• Responsible for the application of fertiliser using a spreader.
• Provides relief in feed mixing using TMR for the feeding of cows
• Reports tractors/equipment faults to supervisor.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Minimum of a Ordinary National Diploma education qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years of cognate experience is required
• Must be a holder of a valid tractor operator’s driving licence.
• Experience in using farm implements.
• Hands on experience in ploughing, harrowing, planting, spraying.
• Experience in mowing, baling and experience in silage making
• Must be able to operate a tractor.
• Ability to calibrate equipment input use
• Good interpersonal relationship skills.
• Good communication effectively.