Tree Workers

Start your Career with Active We offer secure permanent roles, well above award rates with plenty of opportunity for overtime and career development.

Entry Level – Chipper Operator:

As part of the crew, you'll keep worksites clear and safe by operating Chipper trucks and Chipper units. Your day will fly by as you rotate through tasks such as chipping vegetation, safety spotting, setting up safe work zones, cleaning up sites, and even ground cutting with a chainsaw. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, this could be the role for you.

EWP Operator:

The key responsibility of this role is to operate an Elevated Work Platform safely and effectively as well as operating other handheld tools to ensure the safe trimming and dismantling of trees. You will rotate throughout the day between duties such as maintenance checks, operating the Elevated Work Platform, safety observing, chainsaw operation, conducting risk assessments.

Climbing Arborist:

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.

*Entry Level & Experienced applicants are encouraged to apply.

Why choose Active?

• $30-$40 per hour subject to experience+ superannuation
• Fortnightly RDO
• Daily Travel Allowance & Overtime available
• Working hours, Monday to Friday, minimal travel on site 8.5-hour shifts from 7.00am – 4.00pm
• All PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and uniforms provided + tools+ Climbing gear provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities (Elevated Work Platform Licence, Chainsaw ticket, Chipper ticket, Traffic control and First aid)
• Access to the Employee Benefits Program – Great discounts with a variety of retailers

About you?

• A current drivers' licence (truck licence desirable)
• The ability to work safely
• The flexibility to Live Away from Home for up to 2 weeks at a time

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.

Check out our team member stories on our website

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