Saltbush Pastoral Services is a rural company located in Port Augusta South Australia. We operate in the livestock industry, both in feedlot as well as in the grazing (pastoral) field. We are looking for an experienced agricultural mobile plant operator to come and support our team. The position reports to the company owner and will become part of a small team that has been with Saltbush Pastoral for approximately 6 years.

Tasks:

Safely transport machinery to job sites and client locations, ensuring proper securing and handling of equipment during transit.
Selecting and fitting attachments to machines.
Manipulating controls to operate attachments mechanically, hydraulically, and electrically and to move materials.
Monitoring condition of machines, performing minor repairs and reporting mechanical faults.
Operating tractor-drawn machinery/equipment in accordance with Health and Safety practices to feed out livestock, layout watering points for livestock, livestock carting etc.
Positioning machinery and operating a range of agricultural machinery, including post drivers, drill rig, tractors, excavators, loaders, skid steers and movers, in safe and efficient manner.
Adjusting controls of machinery (including choosing attachments to fit the task at hand).
Keep log tallies and write work reports.
Services plant and performs minor repairs.
Ensure all machinery operated is clean and kept in good order.
Transporting livestock from location to client/abattoir.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Minimum of 3 years Agricultural Mobile Plant Operator Experience.
Minimum of 3 years experience in the livestock industry.
Completion of Year 12 or equivalent education.
An acceptable National Police Certificate (police clearance), or equivalent.
Willing to work extra hours when needed, during time of lamb marking, mustering, preg-scanning, etc.
Knowledge of mechanical operation of agricultural equipment, including routine repair and maintenance.
Ability to work as part of a team as well as the ability to work independently.
Physically fit, able to carry up to 20kg. Ability to work longer hours during summertime.
AHCMOM202 - Operate Tractors
RIIHAN309F - Conduct Telescopic Materials Handler Operations.
Drivers License SA - HC

Desirable Criteria:

RIIPO320F - Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations
RIIMPO321F - Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled Front End Loader Operation.
TLID2004 - Load and Unload goods/cargo.
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
White Card - South Australia

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Salary packaging

Schedule:

10 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekend availability

Work Authorisation:

Australia (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Port Augusta, SA 5700

Saltbush Pastoral Services Pty Ltd jobs

Agricultural Mobile Plant Operator