Rail Vegetation Management Worker – Spraying, Slashing, Low Level Vegetation Work
Sydney, NSW | Full-time and casual opportunities
TreeLink is seeking experienced vegetation management workers for ongoing rail corridor projects across Sydney.
We are particularly interested in applicants who are already rail qualified, hold a current ChemCert qualification and have practical herbicide spraying experience.
The work
- Herbicide spraying within rail corridors
- Weed control and vegetation maintenance
- Brush cutting and general vegetation clearing
- Chainsaw and pole saw work where qualified
- Working during scheduled rail possessions
- Completing site documentation and spray records
- Following rail safety, environmental and chemical-handling requirements
Essential requirements
- Construction White Card
- Current Australian driver’s licence
- Ability to pass rail drug and alcohol testing
- Willingness to work days, nights and weekends when required
- Strong safety awareness and ability to work reliably within a crew
Highly regarded
- Previous rail corridor vegetation-management experience
- Current RIW card and relevant rail competencies
- Current ChemCert qualification or equivalent chemical accreditation
- Previous commercial herbicide spraying experience
- Chainsaw and pole saw qualifications
- Brush cutter experience
- First Aid qualification
- MR or HR driver’s licence
- Experience completing chemical application records
What we offer
- Ongoing vegetation-management and rail work
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
- Overtime and applicable shift penalties
- Modern vehicles, equipment and machinery
- Supportive and experienced crews
- Additional training and opportunities to progress
- A strong focus on safety and quality
If you are already rail qualified and have ChemCert and spraying experience, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply through this advertisement and include details of your RIW competencies, ChemCert qualification, relevant tickets and previous spraying experience.
Pay: $90,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Visa sponsorship
Work Location: On the road