Description
Summary:
Join a Wellington-based team performing varied vegetation control tasks including rail protection, supervising contractors, operating machinery, herbicide application, and grounds maintenance.
Highlights:
1. Perform varied vegetation control and grounds maintenance tasks
2. Receive training and support from experienced colleagues
3. Work with modern equipment and vehicles
Vegetation Control Operator – Lower North Island
Treescape perform vegetation control throughout the KiwiRail railway corridor across New Zealand, we are looking for a Vegetation Control Operator to join our Wellington based team covering the Lower South Island Region.
The successful candidate will perform a varied role from taking rail protection and supervising sub-contractors through to hands on activities operating machinery, herbicide application and grounds maintenance tasks.
If you have a high regard for safety, a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn new skills we can provide the training required to be successful in the role.
What you’ll do:
• Provide rail protection for work crews
• Supervise vegetation contractors
• Operate vehicles and equipment
• Herbicide application and grounds maintenance
• Report safety and operational issues
What we’re looking for:
• Safety-focused and physically fit
• Great communicator and team player
• Willing to travel and stay away for work
• Holds relevant KiwiRail licenses is beneficial but not essential (RPO Blocking, Track Warrant, PRO Yards, Hi-Rail)
• Class 2/RTWD license and First Aid Certificate are a plus
What we offer:
• Full uniform, boots, and gear provided
• Competitive pay and full-time hours (Mon–Fri, 7am–5pm)
• Training and support from experienced colleagues
• Modern equipment and vehicles
Ready to apply?
Send your application to careers@treescape.co.nz or click the apply button.
The fine print:
• To be eligible for this position you must currently be living in NZ and have a legal right to work in this country (i.e. NZ Citizenship, be a permanent resident, or hold full working rights). Treescape is also an NZ Immigration Accredited employer, which means that we can support visa applications under the AEWV.
• Candidates will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing, a medical exam, and Ministry of Justice checks as part of the recruitment process (at Treescape’s cost).
• This is a permanent and full-time position working Monday to Friday 47.5 hours per week. Additional hours and flexibility are generally available.
• We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage participation of all applicants regardless of their background.