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 Chipper Operator/Tree Labourers in a casual capacity (fulltime hours) with a view to permanency, based at their Nottinghill Depot.
This position requires you to work within a highly experienced Arboriculture team, assisting the arborists with clearing and dragging branches and feeding into the chipper.
Core responsibilities (role dependant)
- MR Truck driving
- Chipper Operation
- Labouring
- Site clearing
- Basic tree pruning works
Skills and experience
- Commercial Parks & Gardens & Horticulture experience highly desirable but not essential as full training can be provided
- MR/HR licence, 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
- Strong commitment to and working knowledge of safe work practices
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
- Any certificates in Horticulture/Arboriculture desirable but not essential
What’s on offer
- $32.38 - $35.00 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.