Our client is a company with clear purpose and mission, shaping liveable cities by delivering the full scope of open space, civil infrastructure and environmental services to government and private enterprise.
They provide unparalleled knowledge and experience in their Open Space division, Arboriculture work and Tree management, Parks and Gardens, Sportsfield maintenance and Turf renovations.
Their service is delivered by a highly professional team of experienced and passionate staff committed to ensuring every job is completed to the highest standard with safety at the forefront at all times.
We have immediate requirements for a Chipper Operator with MR Licence - in a casual capacity (fulltime hours) with a view to permanency, based in their Melton depot!
These positions require you to work within a highly experienced Horticultural team, maintaining some of Melbourne's most beautiful and highly regarded gardens and parklands. What an incredible opportunity!
Core responsibilities (role dependant)
- MR Truck driving
- Chipper Operation
- Site clearing
- Basic tree pruning work
- Tree Planting and maintenance
- Mulching/Pruning/Watering
Skills and experience
- MR/HR licence-Essential
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
- Current WWC or willing to obtain - Essential
- Chipper operation experience/Qualifications - Highly regarded
- Commercial Parks & Gardens & Horticulture experience-Essential
- Knowledge of herbicide application techniques-highly desirable
- A desire to work in the outdoors
- Fit, healthy and work well within a team
- Punctual and reliable with a strong work ethic
What’s on offer
- $32.38 - $34.00 per hour -Day shift
- Working in the great outdoors in high profile open spaces
- Latest plant and equipment
- Temp to perm opportunities
- Attractive working hours
- A workplace that focuses on safety first
We are an equal opportunities employer, we strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds including the culturally diverse.
Please note, only successful applications will be contacted, during the hours of 8:00am- 8:00pm.
A full drivers licence and good driving record is essential. Driver Demerit check, Police check and drug & alcohol testing are all pre employment requirements for working or this client.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
Do you have a heavy vehicle driver's licence?
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
Are you willing to provide a copy of your driving record history?
Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
Employer questionsYour application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Parks and Gardens Labourer?
- Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
- Do you have a heavy vehicle driver's licence?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $32.00 – $35.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplementary Pay:
- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates
Licence/Certification:
- Victorian Driver's license (Required)
- Working with Children Check (Required)
- MR Licence (Required)
- chipper ticket (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person