Department: Agriculture

Reports To: Agriculture Admin

Job Summary:

The Wheel Loader Operator will safely operate wheel loaders for loading, moving, stockpiling, and handling soil, agricultural materials, and other materials required for field and land-development operations. The role will ensure productive machine operation while maintaining equipment safety and proper daily care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate wheel loaders for loading, moving, stockpiling, and distributing materials across agricultural and land-development areas.
• Load trucks and other transport equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support land preparation, bush clearing, material movement, and other assigned agricultural activities.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections and identify mechanical defects or abnormal operating conditions.
• Perform basic operator-level maintenance, including checking fluids, tyres, hydraulics, and lubrication points.
• Ensure loads remain within safe machine operating capacities.
• Coordinate with truck drivers, field personnel, and other machinery operators during loading activities.
• Maintain operating-hour records and promptly report equipment faults or maintenance requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Certificate or recognized vocational/heavy-equipment operator training in Wheel Loader Operations or a related field.
• Valid relevant machinery/operator licence or certification where applicable.
• Minimum 3 years of practical wheel-loader operating experience, preferably in agriculture, land development, construction, mining, or earthmoving.
• Practical experience in loading, stockpiling, and material-handling operations.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic systems, tyres, loader attachments, and routine operator maintenance.
• Good understanding of machine load capacity and safe loading procedures.
• Strong equipment-control, coordination, and workplace safety skills.
• Experience supporting large-scale agricultural or land-development operations will be an added advantage.

Deadline:

18th September 2026