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 MR Driver/Chipper Operator/Tree Labourers in a casual capacity (fulltime hours) with a view to permanency, based at their Kilsyth & Moorabbin Depots.

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

$34.75 - $38.00 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.