Trainee Climber

**Job no**: 493216

**Work type**: Permanent full time

**Location**: Adelaide

**Categories**: Climber

We are looking to grow the team in Adelaide, South Australia with individuals who have a can-do attitude. Do you enjoy physical work? Have a willingness to learn? and thrive working outdoors? We might have the role for you

A traineeship is a great way to kickstart your career, combining formal learning with on-the-job training.** **We are looking to support the next generation of climbers here in SA.** Induction and training will be provided.

This is an opportunity to work outdoors in a small team with good work ethic, using well-maintained equipment and state of the art technology.

**What is the role?**

The key reasonability of this role is to ensure the efficient and effective safe trimming or dismantling of trees through safe climbing techniques and safe work practices. You will rotate throughout the day between duties such as:

- Performing safe and competent climbing techniques
- Clearing vegetation around/near powerlines
- Conducting risk assessments
- Establishing and implementing vegetation drop zones
- Operating an Elevated Work Platform
- Safely operating plant and chainsaw equipment
- Clearing vegetation debris from worksites

**Why choose Active?**
- Full time permanent role
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and uniforms provided
- Competitive hourly rate (depending on experience) + superannuation
- Living Away Allowance & Travel Allowance & Tool Allowance
- Access to innovative technology and machinery
- Assistance in attaining in-demand licences (Elevated Work Platform Licence, Chainsaw ticket, Cert II in ESI, Traffic control and First aid)
- Access to the Employee Benefits Program - Great discounts with a variety of retailers
- Strong safety awareness, an organisation that makes sure you are Home Safe Every day

**Do you have?**
- A current drivers’ licence
- The ability to work safely
- The flexibility to Live Away from Home for up to 2 weeks at a time

**Great, but not essential**:

- Climbing or general Tree Work experience
- Elevated Work Platform License
- Chainsaw Operators Certificates Level 1 & 2
- Cert III in Arboriculture
- White card
- First aid/CPR
- MR/HR Truck Licence

**Who are Active?**

We are a family and Australian owned company, that is Australia’s largest provider of arboriculture, vegetation management and consultancy services. We service and advise major cities, governments, and utility companies across Australia, to help keep our environment safe and green.

Our people and the teams they work in are the most important and valued part of Active. Visit our website to learn more about our people, customers, and communities in which we work.

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**Advertised**: 28 Mar 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: