Machine Operator Birdwood

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Work type: Permanent full time

Location: SA, Gawler, Barossa Valley, Kapunda, Birdwood

Categories: Machine Operator

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 secure drop zones and exclusion zones

Supporting with chainsaw operation and ground crew tasks

Acting as a safety observer

Conducting risk assessments in office

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.

Robust 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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