EARTHMOVING MACHINERY OPERATOR, MOREE NSW
Take on a diverse earthmoving role across a large-scale family-owned cotton, grain and cattle enterprise near Moree NSW, where you'll be trusted with irrigation upgrades, laser levelling, roadworks and property improvements. Accommodation provided, all meals supplied, and the role is backed by a stable long-term operation. Immediate start available for the right applicant.
Key responsibilities
- Operate a range of earthmoving and agricultural machinery to undertake channel maintenance, head ditch repairs and irrigation infrastructure works across cotton production areas to ensure efficient water delivery and drainage outcomes
- Complete pipeline installation, maintenance and upgrade projects involving pipework from approximately 12 metres to 36 metre systems, ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard
- Utilise laser bucket technology and land forming techniques to undertake paddock re-levelling and drainage improvement works across dryland and irrigated farming country
- Carry out property development activities including tree clearing, fence line establishment, road construction, road maintenance and preparation of foundations for future infrastructure projects
- Assist with general earthmoving, maintenance and operational tasks as required across the farming aggregation, contributing to seasonal priorities and ongoing property improvement programs
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated experience operating earthmoving machinery within agricultural, civil, earthworks or similar environments, able to work safely and efficiently with minimal supervision
- Experience operating articulated tractors, loaders, dozers or similar machinery, particularly where precision earthworks or land forming activities have been undertaken
- Truck licence or practical experience operating trucks and transporting equipment would be advantageous
- Sound mechanical aptitude, welding, fabrication or machinery maintenance skills highly valued
- Professional, can-do attitude, strong communication skills, initiative and willingness to take ownership of tasks
Additional particulars
- Full-time permanent position based on farm near Moree NSW, with work across multiple properties
- Accommodation provided on farm; options may include a single donga, shared accommodation or a standalone house depending on suitability and availability
- All meals supplied through an on-site cook
- Remuneration negotiated according to skills and experience, with an hourly rate structure
- Applications considered as they are received
- Client does not offer visa sponsorship and cannot accept candidates currently on a Working Holiday visa in Australia
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Earthmoving Machinery Operator in Moree employer: AusAG Rural
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