Tri- Seeds Company Ltd

Job Description

Title            : Machine Operations supervisor

Reports to :  Project Manager

We are looking for a competent Machine Operations supervisor, for the supervision of tractors operations,seek and follow-up of contracts with farmers, mechanical diagnosis, fuel management, and generates activities and financial reports.

Specific Responsibilities – include but are not limited to:

1. Seek, check, prepare and sign contracts with farmers who need service.
2. On regular basis, tractor should not operate in a field that contains thorns, spine etc to avoid the tyres to be punched unless the beneficiary remove them.
3. Ensure the GPS Measurements taken are adhered to during ploughing, harrowing, seed bed, planting, spraying, transporting (by trailer) and shelling.
4. Supervising tractors’ drivers and check-out regularly statusmaintenance needs and repairs of tractors and others farm implements.
5. Follow-up the operationalization of tractors safely and efficiently
6. Follow-up drivers in operating tractors with laser leveling equipment to prepare fields.
7. Collect reports from drivers for any faults/ breakdowns or concerns to the farm manager and others relevant stakeholders.
8. Follow-up drivers in activites related to driving and servicing the tractor, and maintaining the appropriate speed limit at all times
9. Performing inspections of tractors and attachments and ensuring they are well lubricated.
10. Provide guidance in using tractors to transport materials and pull or push agricultural equipment.
11. Follow-up of both minor & major repairs on tractor and farm equipment.
12. In case of Machine/tractor break down while in the field to be reported immediately to the project Manager.
13. Be accountable for each of the company’s Machines/Tractor and it’s accessories.
14. Manage & report the machine spare parts available for the tractors.
15. Keep communicating when tractor is operating far from parking place and make sure that tractor and implements are in safe place.

Knowledge, Skills and Traits

• Working knowledge of light and heavy Machines and maintenance of equipment’s.
• Skill in the use of a wide variety of equipment repair tools in mechanical repairs.
• Knowledge of the theory, care and operation of internal combustion engines, hydraulic systems, and adjustment.
• Ability to diagnose both mechanical and electrical troubles of tractor’s andprovides preventive maintenance.
• Computer skills.
• A degree or diploma in mechanical engineering or training from a technical school

Required documents:

• A detailed CV with 3 contacts of professional referees.
• A one-page cover letter with a motivation statement in relation to the responsibilities and requirements for this position.
• Copies of academic degree, professional training certificates, and other relevant training certificates