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Air Seeder Operator, Cascade WA (REF 11782)
Job Description
- Dates: early March – mid July (approx);
- Join this team of 5 as an Air Seeder Operator;
- Min 2 years experience operating tractors/farm machinery;
- $30-$40/hr depending on experience;
- Other duties may include general farm duties and machinery maintenance;
- Peak: 12 hours 7 days a week;
- Lunch and dinner provided during the season;
- Non smoking;
Other job details:
- This role will be varied depending on the applicants skill level;
- Must have good communication skills;
- Must be able to work independently once trained;
- Other duties will include feeding livestock with mixer wagon in the feedlot and weighing lambs for sale;
- Potential to return for harvest if suited to the role;
- Shared accommodation – 4 bedroom donga with own shower.
Number of vacancies:
1
If more than 1 position, will those travelling together be considered?
No
Skills / minimum level of experience required:
Minimum of 2 years of experience in operating tractors/farm machinery.
Car licence
Ability to work independently once trained and a good communicator
Machinery to be operated:
Case Steiger 600 with 18 m DBS bar
Case Magnum 280 with bredal spreader
Case 140 with riteway rock picker
Claas teleloader
Essential Licences (select if mandatory):
Car - manual
Start date (approx):
09/03/2026
Finish date (approx):
17/07/2026
Typical days + hours to be worked during peak / off peak times:
Peak - 12 hours 7 days a week. Off Peak 10 hrs 5 days a week
Hourly rate range:
$30-$40
Team size:
3 full time 2 casual for seeding
Current team structure:
Owner plus 1 senior farmhand plus 1 junior farmhand plus casuals
Accommodation:
Suitable for Single Person
Description of Accommodation:
Shared accomodation 4 bedroom donga with own showers plus a shared kitchen/laundery/living area. 2/3 people living in it
Other inclusions/benefits:
Accommodation, Electricity, Gas, WIFI, Work Vehicle for work use only
Meals offered during the season (select all that apply):
Lunch and dinner
Is your farm a smoke-free property:
Non smoking