Arborist/tree Climber

**Job Summary**

**Arbor Pride**

1/10 Pioneer Avenue, Thornleigh

Our climbers are well respected and carry out a significant portion of the highly technical tree work carried out in the residential market on the northern side of Sydney. Bucket work here is very rare - you’ll be learning the basics as you progress in the area of complex climbing and rigging work.

**Job description**

Our Arborists have many years’ experience with expert rigging and climbing techniques and are ready to share their specific knowledge. The apprenticeship begins with training in tree specific groundsmen duties - an essential part of the role. This also give you a chance to work out if the Arborist apprenticeship is for you even if you decide to enrol in Tafe 6 months after working.

We are committed to the development of apprentice arborists and this contributes to our culture of team work, cooperation and safety throughout.
- Our current seniors have many years’ experience with expert rigging and climbing techniques and are ready to share their specific knowledge.

**Qualifications and Skills**
- Excellent communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team effectively.
- Friendly, honest and reliable.
- A valid full driver’s license - desirable
- White card

**Benefits**

Salary Range starting at $25 per hour plus super depending on age and experience, for a 40-hour week. All standard leave and Fair Work Australia obligations met.

**Assessment and Application**

Following successful phone or face to face interview - applicable applicants will be required to demonstrate their tree climbing skills with their own harness during a trial day(s) as mutually agreed.

This will also provide an opportunity for the applicant to become familiar with Arbor Pride’s processes and company culture. And for Arbor Pride to ascertain the skill and general suitability match.

**Job Type**: Apprenticeship

**Salary**: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday