Silage jobs

Shannon757

Hi guys,
I am looking as getting a job drawing silage for the summer.
Is it hard to get a licence?
What would be the best way to go about getting a job?
I have experience of driving a tractor tough.
Would people be reluctant to let someone with little experience drive for them?
Any advice appreciated from you wise men and women.

Dawggone

Shannon757 wrote: »

Hi guys,
I am looking as getting a job drawing silage for the summer.
Is it hard to get a licence?
What would be the best way to go about getting a job?
I have experience of driving a tractor tough.
Would people be reluctant to let someone with little experience drive for them?
Any advice appreciated from you wise men and women.

If you don't have a tractor license how did you gain experience driving tractors?

vermin99

The license
License is handy enough. You have to do the regular theory test and an eye test then apply in the local ndls centre.theory tests can be practiced online.I passed it only doing the online ones as practice. Once you do the theory test once you won't have to do it again for the car license.

Getting work
This is where it gets tricky. Ask asap for work. Go to the contractors face to face as its easier to say no on the phone. Can be difficult. Even if you dont get a job leave your number anyway.during silage when things are busy they could need a extra lad.Most lads are fair enough but be straight with them.Work weekends or whatever to get used to the gear and gain experience. If in doubt ASK them .It shows matureness and shows you arn't cocky.Learn to back with the mirrors during this time.Contractors will talk between each other about lads be it bad or good so do every task best you can.You'll more then likely get the smallest,oldest machine to start with until you prove yourself. Raking or wrapping might be ideal until you gain more experience as theres less pressure.when the silage comes along you'll be busy.No time for learning.Drive "steady".Dont be afraid to get out of the cab to have a look atv soft spots if you meet a car.if you're loaded under no circumastances do you back for a car.If push cones to shove back the car for them.listen to ould lads (can be hard) but they've done it all before and can save you hardship along the way.
Hope this helps

Shannon757

Dawggone wrote: »

If you don't have a tractor license how did you gain experience driving tractors?

I was drawing turf home from the bog.

@Vermin99 Thanks for the help.

rs8

you would be better to get a job cutting turf on the bog i always taught it was more relaxed, didnt work as late and didnt need a license! but i loved driving that fecking hopper!!