Lead Weed Management Operations Across South Australia
Are you an experienced Weed Spray Technician ready to take the next step in your career, or an established Supervisor looking for a new challenge?
LD Total is a multi-award-winning landscape company specialising in landscape and irrigation design, commercial and residential construction, maintenance and residential lot packages.
With teams across WA, VIC, SA and QLD, we continue to grow through our strong reputation, quality projects, and commitment to our people.
About the Role:
LD Total is seeking a motivated Weed Spray Technician Supervisor to lead our vegetation management operations across metropolitan and regional South Australia. You'll oversee experienced field crews delivering essential weed control and environmental maintenance services for councils, commercial clients, developers, road corridors, reserves and public open spaces.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supervising, mentoring and supporting field crews
- Planning daily and weekly work schedules to meet client requirements
- Identifying weed species and determining appropriate treatment methods
- Applying herbicides and pesticides safely and in accordance with legislative requirements
- Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard while maintaining WHS, environmental and biosecurity compliance
- Managing spraying equipment, vehicles, chemical inventories and site documentation
- Building strong relationships with clients, council representatives and project managers
- Monitoring team performance, productivity and quality outcomes
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who enjoys leading from the front and takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality work. Ideally you'll have:
- At least 3 years' experience in weed control, vegetation management or landscape maintenance
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience
- Current ChemCert accreditation (or equivalent)
- Current unrestricted Driver's Licence
- Strong knowledge of weed identification, herbicide application and vegetation management
- Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
Highly Regarded (but not essential)
- Certificate III in Conservation & Ecosystem Management, Horticulture or similar
- Pesticide Operator's Licence
- MR Truck Licence
- White Card
- First Aid Certificate
- Experience delivering council, utility, road corridor or environmental contracts
- Experience using digital job management systems
Why Join LD Total?
- Competitive salary package based on experience
- Company mobile phone can be provided
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Diverse projects across metropolitan and regional South Australia
- Supportive leadership team with a strong safety culture
- Employee Assistance Program available
If you're ready to lead a high-performing team and play a key role in delivering quality vegetation management services across South Australia, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now by scrolling down and completing the online application.
