Overview

To operate farm machinery like tractors, planters, harvesters, etc., for implementing operations like field preparation, spraying, harvesting, and transporting produce at the KALRO-CIMMYT Kiboko Research Station.

Duties and responsibilities

• Operate agricultural machines like tractors, planters, combine harvesters, etc., safely and efficiently.
• Carry out routine mechanized field activities like field preparation, planting, spraying agrochemicals, harvesting, transporting produce, etc.
• Perform regular inspections of farm equipment to identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues; conduct routine servicing and carry out minor repairs of agricultural machinery and attachments like plows, harrows, shredders, etc.
• Operate post-harvest machinery like shellers, graders, dryers etc.
• Maintain the farm roads clean by using mowers and shredders.

Requirements

• Diploma in agricultural machine operation or equivalent
• At least 5 years of experience in the agriculture, floriculture, and/or horticulture industries.
• Holder of a valid driving license.