See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.
Mower Operator and Vegetation Control Positions
Reference: 6728504
We have maintenance positions available in Dunedin working in the great outdoors.
These roles provide plenty of variety and are best suited to candidates who are self-motivated and are able to work in a small team environment and take pride in the quality and service levels they provide to our customers.
We have a strong focus on quality, health and safety and the environment, and the successful applicant will have an important role in maintaining this culture.
Successful candidates will possess the following:
Mower Operator
* Availability to work Monday to Friday
* Full NZ Driver's License, Class 2 an advantage
* Basic mechanical knowledge
* Previous experience in operating various types of mowers in a contract environment
* Experience with weed trimmers and edging equipment
* Previous experience is preferred; however, for the right candidate, training will be provided
Do you have any of the following qualifications or experience?
* Level 3 or above qualification in Horticulture
* Level 3 or above qualification in Arboriculture
* Level 3 or above qualification in Sports turf
* Growsafe and/or Chemical Applicator Certificate and experience in the use of agrichemicals
* Experience in Reach arm mower operating or side by side and/or Spray truck equipment
* Full current driver’s license, Class 2 license an advantage
Key responsibilities will include:
* Ability to work unsupervised
* Deliver contract specifications to timeframes and to a high standard
* The ability to work in a small team environment and share a variety of tasks
* Confident, positive attitude and willingness to learn
* Present and operate professionally at all times, as you will be working in public areas
Whitestone Contracting Ltd is an award-winning company that carries out a wide range of contracting work across Otago, Canterbury, and Southland. We have depots in Alexandra, Twizel, Fairlie, with our head office in Oamaru. We hold various maintenance contracts for Roading, Water and Wastewater, as well as being a strong performer in the Civil/Construction, Surfacing, Landscaping, and Vegetation control sectors.
Whitestone Contracting Limited is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. The successful applicants will be required to undergo and satisfactorily pass a full medical and drug test and complete a Ministry of Justice check prior to employment being confirmed.
Applicants for these positions must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Learn more about our team and what it's like to work for Whitestone Contracting.
We have great benefits like a stable working environment with secure long-term workload.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us through this form.
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