Agbeyewa Farms is a world-class agribusiness with farm operations in Ekiti State, Nigeria. We have foresight for expansion into Africa whilst we create decent jobs and economic opportunities for local communities and become a force to reckon with in the agribusiness on a global scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Farm Tractor Operator

Location: Ado-Ikare Road, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti (with approximately 25% travel within Nigeria and internationally)
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking out to hire a reliable and well-experienced all-round Farm tractor Operator to join our capable team of professionals.
• To be successful as a tractor operator, you should have good concentration skills and excellent hand-eye coordination detail-oriented and demonstrate strength as well as active listening skills.

Job Description

• Familiarity with the basic principles of petrol and diesel engines, hydraulic systems and components of all attachments,
• Recognize and trouble -shoot mechanical problems with tractor and all attachments.
• Operate tractor with full range of implements such as plough, harrow, boom sprayer, cassava planter etc.
• Ability to operate heavy duty equipment such as tractors and all attachments over rough, uneven steep surfaces, on rolling hills, flat terrain, soft or loose surfaces and along roadways within confined and congested areas,
• Reporting any faults or concerns to the Farm Manager and other relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain tractor and implements.
• Drive truck, maintain farm site and prepare field for trials
• Operate tractor and attachments according to standard procedures and specialized instructions.
• Perform all other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a minimum of O’level certificate or preferably OND in Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Applicant must have 3 – 5 relevant experience working in a large commercial farm
• Be smart, diligent, ready to work in a team and have a good sense of interpersonal relationship.
• Must have excellent coordination and organizational abilities
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Experience performing maintenance on tractors and other farming equipment.
• A relevant driver’s license.

Additional Information

• Competitive Compensation.
• 5 – day workweek.
• Flextime.
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Training Programs
• Growth and Development
• Mentoring and Counseling.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.