Agricultural Technician
- Service, inspect and repair diesel-powered agricultural machinery, farm vehicles and equipment, including tractors, trucks and harvesters.
- Diagnose mechanical and hydraulic faults, perform preventative maintenance and respond to workshop or field breakdowns.
- Maintain service records and safe work areas while supporting seasonal farm operations and advising machinery operators.
About Us:
At Rombola Family Farms, we’re not just about farming – we’re about crafting a sustainable future. Based in the heart of Australia's agricultural landscape, in Griffith, Rombola Family Farms is a forward-thinking business committed to producing the highest quality fruits, vegetables, and produce for local markets. Our intensive irrigated horticultural production located in Griffith (NSW), Bundaberg (QLD), Douglas-Daly (NT) and Mataranka (NT). Our passion for innovation and sustainability drives everything we do, from our cutting-edge farming techniques to our unwavering dedication to community and the environment.
About the role:
Rombola Family Farms is seeking for Agricultural Technician for its operations in Griffith in NSW, Bundaberg in QLD, Mataranka and Douglas-Daly in the NT. The Agriculture Technician will report to the Workshop Foreman and play a crucial role in ensuring that farm machinery is running smoothly and efficiently.
Key operational accountabilities include:
- Servicing and maintaining diesel-powered agricultural machinery and fleet vehicles.
- Inspecting and diagnosing mechanical faults and repairing or replacing defective components.
- Carrying out tyre fitting, inspection, repair and replacement on heavy machinery and fleet vehicles, where applicable. Carry out scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs on agricultural diesel machinery and equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on tractors, trucks, harvesters and other agricultural vehicles and equipment.
- Inspect engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, braking systems, steering systems and other mechanical components.
- Conduct fault-finding and diagnostic testing to identify mechanical and operational issues.
- Repair and replace worn or damaged mechanical components, including engines, transmissions, bearings, belts, hoses, pumps and other parts.
- Carry out repairs and maintenance on hydraulic systems and agricultural implements.
- Perform electrical and basic diagnostic checks associated with agricultural machinery where required.
- Undertake preventative maintenance inspections to identify potential faults before equipment breakdowns occur.
- Service and maintain farm vehicles, machinery and equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company maintenance schedules.
- Respond to machinery breakdowns and carry out repairs in the workshop or in the field as required.
- Assist with the preparation and maintenance of machinery before and during planting, spraying, harvesting and other seasonal operations.
- Maintain accurate records of servicing, repairs, parts used and maintenance activities.
- Identify parts and materials required for repairs and communicate maintenance requirements to the relevant supervisor or manager.
- Ensure tools, workshop equipment and work areas are maintained in a safe and organised condition.
- Provide practical advice to machinery operators regarding equipment operation and maintenance where required.
- Follow company procedures and manufacturer requirements when carrying out repairs and servicing.
- Ensure all maintenance and repair work is completed safely and in accordance with WHS requirements.
To be successful in the role you will possess the following:
- Qualifications and/or employment background with demonstrated mechanical.
- Agricultural maintenance skills and knowledge.
- Current unencumbered Driver's License.
- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude.
- Team player who can work effectively with people from different backgrounds.
- Awareness and ability to adhere to WHS requirements.
- Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets.
In return we offer you:
- An attractive remuneration package based upon relevant qualifications and experience, salary range between $75,000 to $110,000 per annum
- A passionate and energetic team culture.
- Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business.
More information
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