Introduction About Dicky Bill Dicky Bill Australia Farming Pty Ltd is a leading family-owned horticulture business with operations in Queensland and Victoria. With farms spanning over 1200 acres, we are specialists in growing baby leaf salads, cos lettuce, and herbs for major supermarket chains, independent retailers, local restaurants, and major metropolitan markets (both domestic & International). With an intense focus on quality, consistency and sustainability, Dicky Bill Australia has long-term proven capabilities in the provision of year-round premium quality baby leaf salad lines. This is achieved through geographical diversification, on-farm innovative processing techniques, ensuring ultimate freshness and state-of-the-art farming methods. To learn more about dicky bill visit: Dicky Bill Australia Company Values SAFETY - Ensuring our team members go home in one piece is everyone's responsibility. We prioritize workplace and consumer safety by identifying hazards and minimizing risks TEAMWORK - At Dicky Bill, we work as one team, we communicate openly, and we respect each other. Together, we are a team built on trust and equality. INTEGRITY - At Dicky Bill Australia, integrity is our guiding principle, encompassing a commitment to honesty, strong moral values, and unwavering dedication to doing the right thing. We embrace responsibility, reliability, and a culture of high standards, leading by example, and supporting one another in our pursuit of ethical excellence. PRIDE - Success is a journey we share. Working together, we celebrate achievements, recognizing every team member's vital role in our collective success. This fosters a culture of accomplishment, respect, and responsibility . Description The Role In this position you'll operate a fleet of 6 & 8 series John Deere GPS operated tractors . In addition to the hands-on experience you'll receive, you'll be able to utilise your background in small crop farming to help carry out and improve planting tasks within the farm. Key Responsibilities Assisting with the flow process of crops through the operations system from planting to pre-harvesting Preparing ground as directed by Farm Manager Performing tractor work (such as discing, bed forming, slashing, harvesting, transplanting, spraying, apply fertilizer and weed control) Maintaining relevant documentation (i.e., prestart checklist, spray diary, stock list, health and safety) Ensuring that the Tractors are kept clean, tidy and in a healthy state Operating safely within OH&S Regulations and work practices including maintaining a clean work environment. Addressing any issues as they arise and reporting them back to the Pre-Harvest Manager Record Harvesting Operations in farm management tool A safety-first approach to your work to ensure your own safety and the safety of others. Reporting to: Site Manager Skills And Experiences Demonstrated experience driving tractors/heavy machinery. Chemical Accreditation Experience in row cropping (advantageous) Experience on John Deere 8 series tractors (or similar) with GPS guidance (highly regarded) Must have a Class C (unrestricted) driver’s license. A Cert 3 in Chemical Application/Safety (highly regarded) Moderate computing skills (including the ability to use GPS systems) The ability to maintain to tractors and equipment. Tractor Pre-starts etc. Forklift experience (advantageous) Flexibility with hours (i.e. mid-afternoon to midnight availability, etc.) Be able to work autonomously or as part of a team. Good written and verbal communication skills This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job-related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business. If you require any help with the application process or would like to have a confidential discussion prior to submitting your application, please contact d onnagane@dickybill.com
