Tractor Operator/ Driver

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is an agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

Tractor Operator/ Driver

Technical Focus

• Operation and maintenance of agricultural machinery and equipment, agricultural mechanization, field logistics and transportation management, equipment safety, and operational record-keeping to support efficient agricultural field operations and successful project implementation.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Operate tractors and related agricultural machinery for FAO field operations, like land preparation, harvesting, and post-harvest activities

• Execute agricultural mechanization activities in support of FAO projects and field demonstrations

• Ensure optimal performance of tractor operations across different terrain types, soil conditions, and crop systems

• Conduct daily pre-operation inspections of assigned tractor and implements to ensure safe working conditions

• Report equipment defects, damages, or mechanical issues promptly to supervisors

• Ensure assigned tractor and implements are always clean, serviced, and maintained according to manufacturer specifications

• Provide transportation and assist in loading, securing, and transporting agricultural inputs, equipment, and materials

• Support field missions by ensuring reliable transportation and equipment availability, and on a need basis

• Drive FAO vehicles when assigned

• Maintain accurate daily operation logs, including hours worked, fuel consumption, and activities performed

• Collect and submit invoices, receipts, and service records to Nairobi office as required