Machinery Operator

Northern Hedging and Contracting

Full time

Seasonal & ongoing roles available

Katherine, NT

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About the role

Northern Hedging and Contracting runs contracting operations across the NT and East Kimberley year-round.

As a machinery operator you'll be working across horticulture and forestry sites — hedging, slashing, spraying, mulching, tillage and ground preparation.

Some work is local to Katherine, much of it is remote. You need to be comfortable being away from home for up to two weeks at a time.

What you'll be doing

  • Operating tractors, graders, front end loaders and other heavy machinery daily
  • Completing client projects to a high standard and agreed timeframe
  • Slashing, spraying, mulching, tillage, ground preparation and air seeding
  • General machine maintenance, greasing and refuelling
  • Updating hours and timesheets daily in our systems
  • Working as part of a team across remote and local sites

What we're looking for

  • Experience operating tractors and heavy machinery: tell us what you've run and for how long
  • Comfortable working remotely for extended periods
  • Attention to detail and thorough in how you complete tasks
  • Easy-going, honest and responsive
  • You look after the equipment to prevent unnecessary maintenance
  • Good at following processes and supporting teammates

What we offer

  • Singles and couples accommodation and meals on remote sites
  • Work vehicles supplied
  • Training and upskill opportunities
  • Work across the NT and East Kimberley

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