Machinery Operator

Do you have an interest in wine and grapes?Would you like to work on a number of different vineyards throughout the whole Central Otago wine region?Viticultura is looking for a Machinery Operator. We are a vineyard contract management company based in Cromwell, Central Otago.Responsibilities:The role includes but is not limited to:Spray application operations, including at night, utilising Arag180s rate controllers, Silvan piggy back canopy spray units and Silvan ground spray application units on flat and sloped terrain. This includes calibrations and application of hazardous agrichemicals in compliance with NZS 8409.Transport of tractors and implements on a medium rigid truck.Tractor mowing operations.Mechanical leaf plucking using a Pellenc leaf remover.Mechanical trimming using single side and double sided trimmers.Mechanical pruning using a tractor mounted barrel pruner.Operation of bird net applicator.Use of tractor trailer combinations under nets for harvest operations.Operate a forklift.Start and troubleshoot diesel powered generators and pumps as part of frost fighting duties. Frost fighting duties include night and weekend work.Use of Nupoint work tracking software.If this sounds like you, and you would like to be part of a fun and dynamic team, please get in touch; we would love to hear from you!
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