Tree worker

Overview

Competitive Salary + Super + Referral Bonuses

ETS holds contracts to clear vegetation along NSW's electricity network, and we're expanding our local team We want locals and we want to reduce our carbon footprint and reduce travelling in from our coastal depots. We're hiring passionate Tree Workers and Ground Crew for Inverell, including:

• Ground Crew (experienced in felling trees)
• Climbers
• EWP Operators (EWP High Risk Licence required)

What We Offer

• Up to $10,000 over 24 months — Bonuses paid at key milestones (sign-on, probation, and anniversaries).
• Living Away Allowances during any away work
• Competitive hourly rates with overtime and secure, full-time permanent roles
• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support
• Plus: Refer a friend bonuses

About You

You're safety-focused, physically fit, and love working outdoors. A positive, team-player attitude is essential. You're confident with machinery and ready to take on all tree crew tasks — climbing, chipper operation, ground clearing, and EWP work.

Vegetation experience is a bonus, but we also welcome transferable skills from agriculture, labouring, construction or any other hands on industry.

Skills & Qualifications

• White Card (Construction Safety)
• HR or MR Truck Licence (or ability to obtain within first 6 months)
• Chainsaw and EWP licences
• Cert II ESI, Cert III Arboriculture, First Aid
• Chemcert

About us

Since 1981, ETS has focused on delivering cost effective, efficient and sustainable utility maintenance services across the country. Our clients include the major utility companies covering power, water and gas; local, state and Federal Government departments; and major transport infrastructure companies servicing the rail and road networks across the country.

ETS Infrastructure Management has been at the forefront of Australia's infrastructure landscape for over 40 years, pioneering innovation and excellence and helping to shape the future of our industry. Over the years we've diversified our services while remaining true to our foundations. Now with over 1,100 employees, ETS stands tall with 40 depots strategically positioned across Australia. Australian owned, we operate across multiple sectors including vegetation management, electrical and water metering services and fleet. This is possible through the strength of our skilled personnel and one of the most extensive privately owned plant and equipment fleet in Australia.

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To apply

Join us in a fulfilling career with ETS. For more information email: [emailprotected]

We are also connected socially so check us out at www.ets.com.au or visit us on:

• Website – www.ets.com.au
• Facebook - @ETSInfrastructureManagement
• Instagram - @ETSInfrastructureManagement

We are working together making communities safer through reliable and efficient services to utilities.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Tree Worker?
• Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)?
• Do you have a heavy vehicle driver's licence?
• Do you have a current licence to operate an Elevating Work Platform (EWP)?
• What's your expected hourly rate?

ETS Infrastructure Management has been at the forefront of Australia's infrastructure landscape for over 40 years, pioneering innovation and excellence and helping to shape the future of our industry.

Over the years we've diversified our services while remaining true to our foundations. Now with over 1,100 employees, ETS stands tall with 40 depots strategically positioned across Australia.

Australian owned, we operate across multiple sectors including vegetation management, electrical and water metering services and fleet. This is possible through the strength of our skilled personnel and one of the most extensive privately owned plant and equipment fleet in Australia.

To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory / salary below minimum wage.

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