Roadside Vegetation Maintenance Operator

Kupper's Contracting; Kyneton; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal position

Training and development

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Kupper’s Contracting is seeking a reliable Vegetation Maintenance Operator to join our team in Kyneton, Victoria. This hands-on role covers mowing, brushcutting, roadside vegetation management and a broad range of maintenance tasks across roadsides, parks and open spaces.

Ideally you are physically fit, safety‑minded and experienced with vegetation and machinery. A current licence and willingness to operate a range of equipment are favourable.

Qualifications

• Experience operating commercial mowing and vegetation maintenance equipment.
• Good brushcutting and grounds maintenance skills.
• Experience with roadside vegetation, tree pruning or arboricultural works.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Ability to safely tow trailers and operate plant.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions and stay productive.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and safety awareness.
• Experience or qualifications in horticulture/arboriculture is useful.
• MR/HR licence and additional tickets are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Commercial mowing using front-deck, zero-turn and other mowing equipment.
• Brushcutting and general vegetation maintenance.
• Roadside vegetation management and clearance works.
• Tree uplifting and clearance pruning along roadsides.
• Hand trimming and pruning of trees, shrubs and roadside vegetation.
• Operation of chainsaws, polesaws and chippers.
• Street tree maintenance and establishment works.
• Herbicide application and weed control.
• Operating tractors, slashers and other vegetation management equipment.
• Driving tipper trucks and towing plant and equipment.
• General grounds and open space maintenance.
• Completing daily pre-starts, site documentation and basic equipment maintenance.
• Working as part of a crew as well as independently when required.

Skills

Mowing operation

Brushcutting

Roadside vegetation

Tree pruning

Chainsaw operation

Trailer towing

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Safety awareness

Tools

Chainsaws

Pole Saws

Chippers

Mowers

Tractors

Slashers

Tippers

Trailers

Job description

Kupper’s Contracting is seeking a reliable Vegetation Maintenance Operator to join our team in Kyneton, Victoria. This hands-on role covers mowing, brushcutting, roadside vegetation management and a broad range of maintenance tasks across roadsides, parks and open spaces.

Ideally you are physically fit, safety‑minded and experienced with vegetation and machinery. A current licence and willingness to operate a range of equipment are favourable.