Assistant Arborist

**Assistant Arborist**

One of our clients, a local council within the Essendon area, is looking for a Assistant Arborist to join their passionate team.

This Job is a casual role, however, will be for 38 hours per week and could lead onto gaining a full-time contract.

Your shift will start at 7.00am and will end at 4.00pm

Pay Rate: $34 Per Hour + Superannuation. (Payrate negotiable, depending on experience)

Starting: ASAP.

**You will Need**:
A current Medium Rigid Drivers Licence

Certificate 3 in Arboriculture.

Knowledge of arboricultural theory and practice

Clearence of Lines Training is highly desirable.

Must be physically capable to perform task which involve some lifting, reaching bending and the capacity to operate various hand tools, plant and equipment.

Experience in using power equipment such as chainsaws, tree loppers and chippers.

**You will be**:
Taking part in the maintenance and enhancement of trees in streetscapes, parks, gardens and reserves.

Ensuring the safe and effective selection, operation and maintenance of plant, machinery, tools and equipment.

Ensuring plant and equipment is only used for its intended purpose and is operated in a safe manner by trained and competent operators.

Implementing and encouraging systems to ensure plant and equipment is maintained according to manufacturer’s specifications to ensure working like and safe operation.

Undertaking basic safety checks and report defects to appropriate Supervisor.

Please Note - a Police Check, WWCC and Covid Vaccination status will all need to be obtained upon placement.

About us:
Work Solutions (Melb) is a casual employment agency, we aim to provide employees with jobs that foster a terrific work culture, opportunities for growth and a good work-life balance.

All discussions will be strictly confidential.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: From $34.00 per hour

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Essendon, VIC (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Essendon, VIC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person