Truck Driver and Maintenance (Casual)

About the role

Put your truck driving skills and mechanical aptitude to work supporting reliable farm operations. Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will operate the manure tipper truck and removal systems, transport and unload manure at designated locations, and carry out routine maintenance across the farm.

Key responsibilities

• Safely operate manure removal conveyors and belts, load the truck, and transport and unload manure at designated locations.

• Complete pre-start checks, routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, preventative maintenance and manure belt tracking, with team assistance as required.

• Maintain accurate inspection, maintenance, fault and manure movement records.

• Carry out general farm maintenance, including minor repairs, within your training and authorisation.

• Inspect water lines, drinkers and feed systems, address authorised minor faults, and report leaks or damage.

• Maintain farm grounds through mowing, weed control, drain clearing and keeping access paths clear.

• Keep trucks, tools, equipment and manure handling areas clean and tidy, and manage spills in accordance with site procedures.

• Follow operating procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, safety, biosecurity and environmental requirements, including using required PPE and isolating equipment before maintenance.

• Report hazards, incidents and equipment faults promptly, stop using unsafe equipment, and refer specialist repairs to appropriately qualified personnel.

About you

• A current Heavy Rigid (HR) truck licence.

• Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements and safe truck and equipment operation.

• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform routine maintenance within your training and authorisation.

• Effective time management and the ability to coordinate driving and maintenance tasks.

• The ability to complete checklists, maintenance records and other documentation accurately.

Ready to Apply?

If you are dependable, practical and ready to help keep our farms running at their best, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application outlining your relevant experience and practical skills. 

Please note: Due to our strict biosecurity requirements, you must not have any birds, pigs or poultry at home and be willing to maintain our quarantine policy and procedures. You must also not live with anyone who has contact with these species. Further information on quarantine and biosecurity requirements will be provided at the interview stage.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted so we thank you in advance for your interest in the role and for taking the time to apply!