At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate tractors for maintenance activities in parks and roadsides, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join Green by Nature, a leader in enhancing green spaces across VIC.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and clear career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are celebrated; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on local environments while working with a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience operating tractors and knowledge of safety procedures are essential.
The predicted salary is between 49464 - 60456 $ per year.
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Tractor Operator to join our teams delivering various maintenance activities on local government contracts throughout VIC.
As a Tractor Operator, you will be responsible for carrying out maintenance activities on a roadside and parkland setting, safely and efficiently.
You will operate tractors fitted with slashing, reach mowing, edging disc and other specialist attachments, helping maintain roadsides, passive open space, verges and surrounding vegetation to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate tractors and associated attachments.
- Undertake slashing, reach mowing, mechanical edging and general vegetation management.
- Complete pre-start checks and basic daily equipment inspections.
- Work safely around roads, traffic, pedestrians and other team members.
- Identify and report hazards, equipment issues and maintenance requirements.
- Follow established safety procedures, traffic management requirements and work instructions.
- Maintain a high standard of workmanship and productivity across allocated areas.
About You
To be successful, you will ideally have
- Previous tractor operating experience, particularly within roadside vegetation maintenance.
- Experience using slashing, reach mowing and similar tractor attachments.
- Confidence operating machinery in roadside and public environments.
- A strong understanding of safe machinery operation and WHS requirements.
- Current Driver Licence.
- White Card and relevant machinery tickets/licences are highly regarded.
- Traffic management qualifications or experience working around traffic would be advantageous.
- A reliable, safety-focused and team-oriented approach.
- Competitive salary - above award rates
- Great benefits with an industry leader
- A clear career path with growth opportunities
- Work with the best knowledge and resources available in the industry
- Ongoing safety training programs and resources available.
- Commuter vehicle could be made available for the right candidate
- Our Team & Culture
Discover Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing, and maintaining exceptional green spaces.
We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
Safety is a critical part of our culture.
We embrace and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Accountability, Bravery and Care are our core values.
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Tractor Operator employer: Green by Nature
At Green by Nature, we pride ourselves on being Australia's largest and most award-winning landscape services business, offering a stable work environment with regular hours and a fantastic team culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our monthly reward programs, ongoing safety training, and career advancement opportunities, all while fostering a supportive management team that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in creating stunning outdoor spaces that enhance quality of life and promote sustainability, all while enjoying the benefits of tools of trade and a safety-first culture.
