1. Prepare tractor for operation
   • Confirm activity to be undertaken, including identifying potential hazards and risks and implementing safe working practices to manage risks
   • Source and interpret relevant machinery operation and maintenance manual and manufacturer instructions
   • Select and maintain personal protective equipment according to workplace safety requirements
   • Fit and use personal protective equipment required for safe tractor operation and task to be undertaken
   • Conduct tractor routine pre-operational checks according to operation and maintenance manual
   • Inspect for missing parts, damage, faults, or malfunctions and report and tag defects
2. Select, remove and fit attachments
   • Select attachment for the task
   • Safely fit attachment according to manufacturer instructions and local conditions for use
   • Test attachment to ensure correct fitting and safe operation
   • Use attachment in accordance with recommendations and design limits
3. Operate tractor
   • Carry out pre-start and start up equipment procedures
   • Drive and operate tractor, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
   • Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with tractor operation and minimise impact
   • Complete work according to agreed plan and within the operating capacity of the equipment and operator
   • Act on or report abnormal monitoring system indicators and alarms
4. Complete and check tractor operation
   • Park tractor and conduct shut down procedures according to workplace practices
   • Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance according to the operation and maintenance manual
   • Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage according to workplace procedures
   • Safely remove attachments according to manufacturer instructions
   • Clean and store removed attachments in designated location
   • Clean, decontaminate, secure and store tractor in designated location
   • Remove and store keys in the required location
   • Maintain tractor and equipment use records in required format

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.