Tractor Driver Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Tractor Driver includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Driving and carrying out regular maintenance and repairs of tractors and other farm implements.
Operating tractors safely and efficiently.
Operating tractors with laser leveling equipment to prepare fields.
Reporting any faults or concerns to the Farm Manager and other relevant stakeholders.
Remaining alert while driving and servicing the tractor, and maintaining the appropriate speed limit at all times.
Performing inspections of tractors and attachments like graders, rollers, and plows, and ensuring they are well-lubricated.
Using tractors to transport materials and pull or push agricultural equipment.
Completing minor repairs on tractor and farm equipment.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Tractor Driver duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Tractor Driver roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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