Tractor Operator

Green by Nature; City of Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Green by Nature in VIC invites an experienced Tractor Operator to join our team on local government contracts, handling roadside and parkland vegetation maintenance using tractors with slashing, reach mowing and edging attachments.

You will perform pre-start checks, work safely near roads and pedestrians, report hazards, and contribute to high standards of workmanship across allocated areas. A current Driver Licence and safety tickets are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Previous tractor operating experience in roadside vegetation maintenance.
• Experience using slashing, reach mowing and similar attachments.
• Confidence operating machinery in roadside/public environments.
• Strong understanding of safe machinery operation and WHS requirements.
• Current Driver Licence.
• White Card and relevant machinery tickets/licences highly regarded.
• Traffic management qualifications or experience around traffic advantageous.

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 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.

Skills

Tractor operating

Roadside maintenance

Safety-conscious

Driver Licence

White Card

Traffic management awareness

Mowing attachments

Tools

Slashing attachments

Job description

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.