Chipper Operator

**Job no**: 493474
**Work type**: Permanent full time
**Location**: South Morang
**Categories**: Chipper

Proudly 100% Australian owned, Active Tree Services was founded 50 years ago

In that time, we’ve grown into a nationwide team of over 1,000—driven by vision, dedication, and our incredible people.

Start as Tree worker and progress to Leadership roles or even, IT/technology, HR, HSEQ, or stay where you are - it is up to you

With ongoing development, training, and the opportunity to explore new pathways, the possibilities are endless.

At Active, we believe in supporting our team with a great work environment and equipment and enjoying what we do.

We have a great people who want to do a great job.

Safety is a given and we take our responsibility to keep communities safe and green seriously.

Join us and discover your potential

Are you an experienced Chipper Operators looking for a rewarding role in a growing industry? Join our dedicated vegetation management team and play a vital part in maintaining safe electrical networks across Victoria.

We are looking to grow the team in** South Morang area and surrounds**with individuals who have a can-do attitude. We offer secure permanent roles, well above award rates with plenty of opportunity for career development.

**What is the role?**

The role is required to clear tree cuttings from worksites using a chipper and tip truck. You will change duties throughout the day but you can expect to be doing:

- Setting up a safe worksite
- Putting the tree trimmings into a Chipper
- Observing other team members to ensure they stay safe
- Cleaning up the site to make sure no tree trimmings are left behind
- Using a chainsaw trimming trees from the ground

You will progress in time to other roles if you wish. Active will provide the training, licences and experience to grow your skills and career.

**Why choose Active?**
- Training provided - you will be professionally trained to do things safely
- Assistance in gaining in-demand licences such as Elevated Work Platform Licence, Chainsaw ticket, Chipper ticket, Traffic control and First aid
- Stable long-term work - a full-time permanent role
- All your Personal Protective equipment provided to keep you safe
- A great hourly rate and a RDO (Rostered Day Off)
- Great equipment to make the job easier
- 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
- An interest in working outdoors
- The willingness to work well in a team and to work safely

**Great, but not essential**:

- 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.

At Active, we have a proven track record of nurturing our people, equipping them with the skills and qualifications to succeed. Through traineeships, apprenticeships, and internal development, our team members have the opportunity to grow, thrive, and advance across and up our organisation. Join Active and you will have a clear path to success.

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**: 05 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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