Tractor Operator | Mobile Plant Operators

Job Title: Tractor Operator | Mobile Plant Operators
Location: Tully, QLD 4854
Employer: Golden Banana Services Pty Ltd, The Trustee for Golden Banana Service Trust (Mackays Group)
Salary: $73,150 – $76,515 per annum (plus super)
Employment Type: Full-Time

The Role
Ready to take the wheel of something exciting? As a Tractor Operator, you’ll work directly with our Farm Manager, driving tractors and various farm machinery to apply chemical treatments and help prepare the ground for thriving crops.

About Mackays
Mackays Group is recognised as Australia’s leading banana producer, operating under a strong family-owned identity. Now managed by the third generation of the Mackay family, we’ve expanded our farming operations beyond bananas to include papayas, sugarcane, cattle, coffee, and cocoa. Join us and be part of a leading business.

Key Responsibilities
As a Tractor Operator, you’ll be responsible for:

Safely operating tractors and attaching various farm implements to support farm activities.

Conducting essential pre-start checks to ensure machinery runs smoothly.

Performing routine maintenance on tractors and equipment to keep everything in top condition.

Applying chemical treatments and fertilisers

Reporting any machine or equipment faults directly to the Workshop Maintenance team.

Following and promoting Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) procedures.

Taking on ad-hoc tasks as directed by the Farm Manager.

Experience / Qualifications:

A strong commitment to Workplace Health and Safety.

Experience with tractors (bonus points for agricultural machinery knowledge).

Good physical fitness and endurance to work in outdoor conditions.

A current Open Driver’s Licence (essential).

To Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter via https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-AU/mfg/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/153

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,150.00 – $76,515.00 per year

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• Tractor Operations: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Location:

• Tully QLD 4854 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 30/06/2025
Expected Start Date: 09/06/2025