Environmental Field Operator
Job No:
RS49406
Location:
Ringwood
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Starting Salary $55,000 - $60,000 pa + Super | Negotiable on Exp
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Join a Contract Vegetation & Consulting Service in Melbourne
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Full-Time Role | 38 Hours Pw | Training & Career Development
About The Company
Our client is an environmental contractor and consultancy specialising in natural resource management with a strong operational focus and capability. The company provides specialist environmental and scientific services supporting land managers and engineers, who often manage large tracks of land (as in a road, railway, municipality, or electricity utility). They work in the areas of vegetation management, biodiversity protection and weed control.
About The Opportunity
Joining the specialist vegetation management team, the primary purpose of this position is to provide contract vegetation services to a broad range of clients. With advancement to a more senior role, there may be the opportunity for consultancy work.
Reporting directly to the Site Supervisor, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Monitor methods to improve/maintain quality of service and productivity
- Identify key weeds and several key native plant species
- Planting and revegetation, soil sampling and herbicide handling
- Accurately interpret chemical labels
- Ensure safety management and compliance with both the company's statutory and the clients' requirements
- Completion of assigned tasks within the estimated timeframe and progress reporting
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- A current driver's license
- An interest in vegetation management
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to work unsupervised and accept responsibility
It will be desirable if you also have:
- Chem cert (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of herbicide application and good weed identification skills
- Knowledge of indigenous flora
- Practical experience with a range of weed control techniques, including farm chemical training
- Natural resource management or similar tertiary earth science qualifications
- MR vehicle license
- First Aid Level 2 qualification
- White card
- Chainsaw and traffic training
What's in it for You?
- Small, Supportive Company in Melbourne
- Full Training & Support for Qualifications
- Some Overnight & Interstate Travel Required
- Ongoing Training & Career Development
- Increase Your Salary by Learning Specialist Equipment
- Progress into Supervisory Roles with Potential for a Vehicle
- Immediate Start for the Right Candidate
Apply today and don't miss out on starting this opportunity as soon as possible!
The Next Step of your Application (Please Read)
You will need to submit your resume, cover letter and answer some role-specific screening questions to be considered for this role. This is an opportunity to impress the employer and set your application apart from the rest! Please do not copy and paste your resume. Your application will be reviewed and we will contact you via email if you progress to the next stage.
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