NASECO (1996) Itd is the leading seed company in Uganda and in East African region. The company has 25 years of experience in the production and commercialization of high-quality agricultural seed such as cereals and pulses, as well as the distributor of East West International hybrid vegetables seeds.

NASECO has its head office in Kampala and production plant in Nalweyo Kakumiro district.

Job Title: Tractor Operator (3)

Reports to: Agronomist

Duty Station: Nalweyo, Kakumiro District.

Job Purpose

To operate farm machinery with different equipment during the seasonal activities such as planting, strip tilling, ploughing, spraying etc. while adhering to standard operating procedures and thereby contribute to timely and quality output at the company’s seed farm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate farm machinery during the seasonal activities such as planting, Spraying, harvesting within the targeted timeframe and precision.
• Carry out simple troubleshooting and basic repairs of the farm machinery and equipment.
• Dismantle and repair equipment to be ready for the next season. Maintain equipment in a clean working state.
• Embrace technology, including field monitors, RTK, Isobus terminals, automated record keeping
• Comply with the company’s health and safety procedures as well as vehicle policy and operating procedures.
• Efficiently carry out farm from the farm to the factory in a timely manner.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education: Diploma in Mechanics ,Uganda Certificate of Education. Valid Driving permit with appropriate class G

Professional Experience: Two years’ experience in a similar role.

Competencies: Basic Agricultural machinery maintenance skills, Flexible with superior multi-tasking skills, Ability to detect mechanical faults, Time management skills, Communication and interpersonal skills, physically fit; able to work long hours under different weather conditions, good health record; good hearing and eye sight., Honest.

• Operate farm machinery during the seasonal activities such as planting, Spraying, harvesting within the targeted timeframe and precision.
• Carry out simple troubleshooting and basic repairs of the farm machinery and equipment.
• Dismantle and repair equipment to be ready for the next season. Maintain equipment in a clean working state.
• Embrace technology, including field monitors, RTK, Isobus terminals, automated record keeping
• Comply with the company’s health and safety procedures as well as vehicle policy and operating procedures.
• Efficiently carry out farm from the farm to the factory in a timely manner.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• Basic Agricultural machinery maintenance skills
• Flexible with superior multi-tasking skills
• Ability to detect mechanical faults
• Time management skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Physically fit; able to work long hours under different weather conditions
• Good health record; good hearing and eye sight.
• Honest

• Diploma in Mechanics
• Uganda Certificate of Education
• Valid Driving permit with appropriate class G