Tractor Driver
NFT Consult
About NFT Consult
NFT Consult is a premier human resources consultancy firm that has established itself as a leader in talent acquisition, management, and development across East Africa. Founded with a vision to bridge the gap between top talent and leading organizations, NFT Consult has consistently delivered exceptional HR solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients.
Established in 2005, NFT Consult is a business process outsourcing firm headquartered in Kampala, Uganda, with additional offices in Hoima, South Africa, Kenya, Botswana, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi, and South Sudan. The company specializes in executive search, staff recruitment, manpower outsourcing, HR process outsourcing, training, and talent development, aiming to transform organizations and unlock individual potential. NFT Consult serves clients across various sectors, including ICT, oil and gas, telecommunications, and financial services.
The firm fosters a work culture that emphasizes empathy, integrity, innovation, and diversity, offering job opportunities that align with these values.
Job Description
To operate tractors and other farm machinery safely and efficiently in order to support land preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting, and general farm operations while ensuring proper care and maintenance of equipment.
Working Conditions
Outdoor field work in varying weather conditions
Long working hours during planting and harvesting seasons
May be required to work weekends during peak farm periods
Responsibilities
- Operate tractors for: Ploughing , Harrowing, Planting and seeding ,Spraying (fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides) and Transportation of farm inputs and produce
- Attach and detach farm implements (ploughs, planters, trailers, boom sprayers, etc.)
- Ensure correct calibration of equipment before field operations
- Work closely with the Field Manager to execute daily field activity plans
- Follow field maps, planting lines, and spacing instructions
- Support irrigation, land leveling, and soil preparation activities
- Conduct daily pre-operation checks (oil, water, tires, brakes, fuel levels)
- Clean and service machinery after use
- Report mechanical faults immediately
- Maintain a logbook for tractor usage, fuel consumption, and service needs
- Follow all farm safety procedures
- Use PPE when required (boots, gloves, overalls, masks for spraying)
- Ensure safe handling of chemicals during spraying operations
- Avoid damage to crops, irrigation lines, and farm infrastructure
Requirements
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or equivalent
- Certificate in Agricultural Mechanization or Farm Machinery Operation is an added advantage
- Valid Ugandan Driving Permit; Class G – For agricultural tractors and farm machinery, Class B or CM – Advantage (for farm pickups or light trucks)
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience operating tractors on a commercial farm
- Proven experience in Land preparation, Planting operations, Spraying using tractor-mounted boom sprayers, Hauling farm produce and inputs
- Experience with different implements (disc plough, harrow, planter, trailer) is required
- Good knowledge of farm machinery operation
- Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to follow instructions and field work plans
- Physically fit and able to work long hours during peak seasons
- Honest, responsible, and safety-conscious
- Ability to work in rural farm environments
