Experienced Commercial Mower Operators Needed

MPDT have positions available for experienced commercial mower operators to join our team in Cairns.

To be successful in this role, you must have prior experience as a commercial mower operator and must be willing to work away. If you do not have prior experience and tickets, and you are unable to work away, please do not apply

The role

You will be an essential part of our vegetation maintenance crews, safely operating specialised equipment to maintain vegetation along road, rail and public spaces. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, tasks such as tractor slashing, mowing, weed control, herbicide spraying, weed identification, daily reporting, and site assessments. 

You will also be accountable for maintaining safe working practices and achieving quality work standards.

About you

Be a confident self-starter that is safety conscious and willing to develop and grow your capabilities.

Have prior experience as a commercial mower operator and have the below:

Qualifications / Experience

• HR truck license - Highly Desirable 

• ACDC license - Highly Desirable 

• Traffic Control Tickets - Highly Desirable 

• Queensland Rail Qualifications - Highly Desirable  

• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)

• Manual car license 

• Tractor and slasher tickets

• Experience in weed identification

• Experience & knowledge in use of handling agriculture chemicals 

• Experience with equipment operations & maintenance (zero turn mowers, tractor slashers, brush-cutters)

• Ability to pass a police check 

MPDT will provide any additional and ongoing training that may be required.

Starting wages are above industry award with travel, skills and living away allowances paid.  

MPDT is a company driven by a distinct purpose and mission: to deliver a comprehensive range of arboriculture, open space, and environmental services to commercial, government, and private entities. Our array of services plays a vital role in enhancing and supporting our local urban, regional, and remote communities across Australia