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Machine OperatorActive Group of Companies • Barossa Valley, SA, AU
Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Active Group of Companies • Barossa Valley, SA, AU
30+ days ago
Job description

Local Opportunities –Gawler | Kapunda | Birdwood | Barossa

Start your career with Active! We offer secure, permanent roles, well above award rates, and genuine opportunities for overtime and career development.

We’re growing our crew and are on the lookout for multiple skilled Operators to join our team servicing the Gawler, Kapunda, Birdwood, Barossa and surrounding areas.

Why you’ll love working with us

  • $32 - $36 per hour (depending on experience) + super
  • Overtime + daily travel allowances available
  • LAHA opportunities (paid living away from home)
  • Permanent, secure roles with long-term career pathways
  • All PPE, uniforms & equipment provided
  • Ongoing training & upskilling

What your day looks like

Reporting to the Supervisor, you’ll be part of a tight-knit crew maintaining vegetation around powerlines using specialised equipment.

You’ll rotate across a variety of hands-on tasks, including:

  • Operating a variety of machinery including hedgers, EWP and tractors
  • Performing pre-starts and maintenance checks
  • Setting up safe drop zones and exclusion zones
  • Supporting with chainsaw operation and ground crew tasks
  • Acting as a safety observer
  • Conducting risk assessments on-site

You’ll typically travel up to an hour to job sites, with opportunities to work away from home.

What we’re looking for

You’re someone who enjoys physical, outdoor work, takes safety seriously, and brings a positive, can-do attitude to the team.

Essential:

  • Current driver’s licence
  • Strong commitment to safety
  • Willingness to work away from home when required

Nice to have (but not essential):

  • White Card
  • First Aid / CPR
  • MR/HR Truck Licence (highly regarded)
  • Chainsaw qualifications (Level 1 & 2) (highly regarded)
  • Cert II ESI Powerline Vegetation Control or Cert III Arboriculture/Horticulture (highly regarded)

Who we are

Active is an Australian-owned industry leader in arboriculture and vegetation management, supporting major utilities, councils and infrastructure providers across the country.

But what really sets us apart? Our people.
We invest in our teams, back each other in the field, and create real opportunities to grow your career long-term.

If you’re ready to step into a role where no two days are the same — and where your work genuinely makes a difference — we’d love to hear from you.

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