The benefits Start: ASAP $***** per hour + penalty rates Duration: Approx.
3 weeks Hands-on machinery role within a commercial citrus orchard Opportunity to use and develop tractor and mulching equipment skills Outdoor role in a practical, safety-focused horticulture environment Job description The Role We are seeking an experienced Tractor Operator to join a citrus orchard operation in Carwarp, VIC, within the horticulture industry.
This is a hands-on outdoor role operating tractors and tractor-mounted mulching equipment across uneven farm terrain.
You'll work carefully between citrus rows, maintaining productivity while protecting trees, irrigation infrastructure, and surrounding orchard areas.
Key Responsibilities You'll support orchard maintenance by safely operating tractors and mulching equipment while maintaining accurate and controlled machinery movements.
Operate tractors safely across uneven orchard terrain Operate and adjust tractor-mounted mulching equipment Maintain steady speeds and straight passes between citrus rows Safely control PTO, hydraulic systems, and tractor attachments Work carefully around trees, trunks, irrigation lines,



and root systems Complete basic pre-start checks and report equipment issues Follow farm WHS and machinery safety procedures Assist with general orchard duties as required Benefits Competitive $***** per hour + penalty rates Short-term role for approximately 3 weeks Consistent work with approximately ******* hours per week Chance to gain further experience operating orchard machinery Work within an established citrus production environment Your Skills Experience To be successful, you'll have practical tractor operating skills and a strong focus on safe machinery use.
Previous tractor operating experience Confident operating tractors on uneven farm terrain Experience with tractor attachments or mulching equipment highly regarded Understanding of PTO and hydraulic systems desirable Chemical handling certificate preferred Good spatial awareness when operating around trees and irrigation infrastructure Reliable and able to follow instructions Strong commitment to machinery and workplace safety Choose Agri Labour Australia Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory.
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