Arborist

Amazing team culture
- New machinery and gear
- Above award wages + overtime

Shanes Trees is a forward thinking Arboriculture company. Operating in Sydney for over 35 years we have a safety culture that underpins our reputation for excellence.

Our Crews enjoy a working environment where they are genuinely valued and feel part of our bigger vision. We aim to consistently be the safest and most efficient arborist company with an infectious culture.

Operating across most of Sydney's suburbs, Northern NSW and Queensland we provide services to Residential, Strata and Government sectors, including Councils.

As we expand north out of Sydney to the Central Coast region, Newcastle and the Hunter we need an experienced Full-time Arborist to join the crew.
We are looking for a new crew member to join our current team who are operating on High Voltage works on the rail corridor. This work area is north of Hornsby, heading west and north.

If you live Central Coast or Norwest you are well placed. If not, don't worry we pay travel allowance

You will work within part of a team and perform general Arborist duties which include some of or all of the following roles:

- Perform tree pruning, trimming, shaping, and removal according to industry standards.
- Operate chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, elevated work platforms (EWP), and rigging gear safely and efficiently.
- Ground rigging and rope work
- Climb trees using ropes, harnesses, and other climbing gear when necessary.
- Maintain and inspect tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with company safety procedures and industry best practices.
- Clean up work sites, including use of leaf blower, removing branches, and operating chippers.
- Truck Driving (HR Highly regarded)

**Skills & experience**
- Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- A focused & well organised approach to achieve high quality standards
- Minimum 2 years industry experience
- White Card
- Drivers License
- Cert III in arboriculture (or international equivalent)
- Risi ticket (preferrable)
- ACS ticket (preferrable but not necessary)
- First aid certificate (Preferable but not necessary)
- EWP ticket (Preferable but not necessary)

**Benefits and perks**
- Above award wages - fulltime including holiday pay
- All PPE supplied (You must supply your own work boots)
- Industry leading Bandit and Rayco equipment with modern trucks.
- Opportunity for training to expand your skillset and have career progression
- Overtime and weekend work may be available at your discretion.

Your attitude and ability to learn tasks quickly, be forward thinking and assertive when it comes to safety and professionalism will be the key to your success.

Applicants must be able to provide copies of relevant certificates and may be required to undergo a mandatory pre-employment health & drug test.

This role would suit a person with an uplifting attitude and a high work ethic, who demonstrates professionalism and takes pride in their company and their trade.

Our culture is one of safety, encouragement, exceptional customer service based results and team work. We are serious about what we do but have time for a laugh and great team dynamic.

Don't beat around the bush, APPLY NOW