At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain roads and gardens while operating mowing equipment safely and efficiently.
- Company: Join Cross Creations Group, a leader in roadside maintenance.
- Benefits: Stable year-round work, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Work outdoors in varying conditions and enjoy hands-on tasks.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community by keeping roads safe and tidy.
- Qualifications: Driver's licence and experience with mowing equipment preferred.
The predicted salary is between 23.4 - 28.6 $ per hour.
Cross Creations Group is looking for a reliable, safety-focused Garden Maintenance Worker to join our roadside mowing team serving Wyndham and surrounds. You will maintain rural and urban road reserves, verges, reserves and fire-risk strips for council and government contracts, helping keep roads safe, tidy and compliant with fire prevention standards.
Key responsibilities:
- Operate tractors, slashers, ride-on mowers and other roadside mowing equipment safely and efficiently.
- Mow road verges, drainage reserves, nature strips and fire-cut areas to contract specifications and agreed cutting heights.
- Follow the scheduled mowing program, completing assigned roads and areas within the planned timeframes.
- Complete daily pre-start equipment checks, basic maintenance (greasing, blade checks, refuelling) and report faults or breakdowns promptly.
- Set up and remove traffic management, signage and safety controls where required when working near live traffic.
- Identify and report hazards such as debris, rocks, sharp objects, washouts, damaged assets, illegal dumping, and unsafe conditions.
- Complete daily worksheets or job records, including areas mowed and any issues encountered.
- Carry out supporting garden maintenance tasks as needed, such as whipper-snipping, edging, brush-cutting, litter removal and general site tidy-up.
- Maintain a professional and courteous manner with the public, council staff and contractors.
About you:
- Current driver's licence (manual or heavy vehicle licence is an advantage).
- Experience operating tractors, slashers or commercial mowing equipment.
- Ability to work safely outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat on fire-danger days.
- Strong awareness of work health and safety, particularly working near roads and traffic.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a small team.
- Ability to work long hours outdoors on machinery and on foot.
- Comfortable on uneven terrain and slopes.
- Capable of manual handling tasks such as lifting equipment and fuel containers.
- Desirable: Traffic management or working-near-traffic training.
- Desirable: White Card (construction induction) or equivalent.
About us:
Cross Creations Group maintains rural and urban road reserves, verges, reserves and fire-risk strips for council and government contracts. Stable, year-round work on long-term maintenance contracts. Training and development, including equipment and safety tickets. A supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and quality.
Roadside Mowing & Garden Maintenance Technician in Melbourne employer: Cross Creations
Cross Creations is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and community service. Employees enjoy competitive benefits, opportunities for skill development, and the chance to make a tangible impact in maintaining the beauty and safety of Wyndham's landscapes. With a focus on employee well-being and growth, this role provides a rewarding experience in a vibrant local environment.
