About the Role
To safely operate a tractor and bell injection equipment to apply chemicals to banana bells, supporting crop health and productivity while complying with all safety, chemical, and biosecurity requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate tractor safely across farm blocks to conduct bell injection tasks
- Inject chemicals into banana bells accurately using the injection pole
- Identify and treat all appropriate banana bells in assigned areas
- Maintain safe handling and storage of injection equipment and hook knives
- Conduct daily pre-operational inspections and report faults or hazards
- Follow all chemical handling, mixing, and application instructions
- Record completed work (e.g. number of bells injected, blocks completed)
- Assist with refuelling, cleaning, and daily shutdown procedures
- Report incidents, injuries, equipment damage, or unsafe conditions promptly
Skills & Requirements
- Ability to safely operate a tractor (training provided)
- Basic understanding of farm safety and hazard awareness
- Ability to follow procedures and instructions accurately
- Good attention to detail when identifying and injecting bells
- Physically capable of working outdoors in varying conditions
- Driver’s licence required when operating on public roads