Address
Form of work
SalaryWe are looking for a Tractor Operator to join our growing Good Spaces team based in Sunshine West, but operating throughout greater Melbourne, maintaining vegetation on roadside and other public land and private propeties.
About the role.
Good Cycles is entering a period of transformational change as we amplify our social impact through organisational growth and expansion of employment pathways for young people. Critical to our 2023-25 strategy is our “Good People, Best Practice” strategic pillar, through which we seek to model best practice in generating employee capability and satisfaction alongside robust systems and a culture of safety.
Starting and finishing each shift at the Sunshine West warehouse,
- The Tractor Operator will transport a tractor with the appropriate cutting rig to the day’s location (either by flat-bed truck, or for local jobs, by driving the tractor itself) and undertake mowing.
- There may also be the need to remove materials from the roadside to avoid creating litter, or to prevent damage to the tractor or cutters.
- Spraying of roadside verges may also be required, in addition to use of brushcutters, hand-mowers etc.
- Throughout all work, adherence to VicRoads safety protocols is mandatory.
Work duration:
This is a full time role, Mon - Fri (7am-3pm) . The salary is based upon your level of experience with the various equipment listed above, and qualifications, generally from $36-$38 per hour.
Good Cycles is a registered charity, and so you can salary sacrifice providing a greater rate of take-home-pay per year - up to around $75,088 above a standard taxed wage (depending upon your preferences).
What you need
- Drivers License
- MR/HR License
- OHS White Card ( Preferable )
- Traffic Management Certification (Preferable )
- ACUP or Chemical User’s Accreditation (Desirable)
- DM Roads (Downer) Induction Accredition (Preferred)
- Work eligibility for Victoria, Australia (Visa, residency, citizenship, etc)
- If you love working outdoors, independently and in a team, and have a great attitude to your work, then please apply.
We encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people identifying as LGBTQI+ and all cultural and linguistic backgrounds to join our team.
People of all abilities should apply if you can react quickly to risks in an on-road environment, and able to sustain moderate physical activity for 8-10 hours, 38 hours per week.
About Good Cycles
Good Cycles is a friendly, busy and growing Independent not-for-profit social enterprise. Our mission is to empower young people facing barriers to work by offering employment pathways across micro mobility, landscape maintenance, retail, fleet maintenance, and more services for sustainable and inclusive communities.
Summary of role requirements:
- Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning, Afternoon
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
- Friday: Morning, Afternoon
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected start date for role: 25 March 2024
- Expected salary: $36 - $38 per hour
