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Downer is seeking a Vegetation Control Operator in Invercargill to manage roadside vegetation and noxious weeds across the Foveaux network using agrichemical applications. You will operate spray equipment, identify plant species, and select herbicides, ensuring work is completed safely and to high standards.
Responsibilities include maintenance tasks, road inspections, and responding to emergencies. A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental best practice is essential.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Transport and Infrastructure business as a Vegetation Control Operator based in Invercargill.
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Transport and Infrastructure business as a Vegetation Control Operator based in Invercargill. In this role, you will be responsible for managing roadside vegetation and noxious weeds across the Foveaux roading network using agrichemical application techniques that meet contract specifications and environmental requirements. You will operate spray equipment, identify target plant species, select appropriate herbicides, and ensure all spraying activities are completed safely, accurately, and to a high standard. This is a varied, hands-on position that also includes cyclic maintenance duties such as road inspections, minor repairs, vegetation trimming, aquatic weed control, and responding to emergency events. You'll work independently across the network, maintain plant and equipment, complete operational reporting, and contribute to keeping the region's roads safe and accessible for the community.
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer you the opportunity to join a supportive team culture while helping maintain essential infrastructure and roadside environments across Southland.
The reference number for this role is 736708
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, medical assessment, and reference checks.