Tree Workers

About the role

ETS holds the contracts to clear vegetation along electricity networks in and around the Townsville area.  We're on the lookout for passionate Tree Workers and Ground Crew to join our team and to fill the following positions:

• Chipper Operators
• Ground Crews (competent in felling trees from the ground)
• Climbers
• EWP Operators (EWP High Risk Work License required)

Skills & Qualifications

• General Construction Safety White Card – essential
• Heavy Vehicle Truck licence (HR or MR) – essential
• Chainsaw operation
• EWP licence
• Cert II ESI qualification
• Cert 3 Arboriculture
• Current First Aid qualification

To be successful in this role you will need to be:

• Motivated and positive team player with a strong work ethic
• Able to follow direction and work safely at all times
• Physically fit, strong and experienced in tree work or general labouring
• Flexible with overtime, travel and living away when required
• Able to meet pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol requirements

What we offer:

A competitive hourly rate will be payable as per our QLD EBA based on your skills and qualifications, along with 14.75% Super.

QLD EBA Pay Levels are:

• Level 1- $53.95
• Level 1a - $54.53
• Level 2 - $56.36

Position is full time, working a minimum 72-hour fortnight over 9 days with 1 RDO, plus additional hours as required. In addition, we also offer:

• Income protection
• CIRT Redundancy Fund
• PPE, tools & equipment supplied
• Access to our Employee Assist Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and development

If you thrive in an outdoor setting within a professional and safety-oriented environment, consider a rewarding career at ETS. At ETS, we prioritise a culture of excellence in safety, continual learning, and career advancement.

To apply:

If you would like to join a company with fantastic culture, career development opportunities and excellent remuneration and benefits click 'Apply Now' or for more information email 

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• Facebook - @ETSInfrastructureManagement
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We would like to take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your application and advise that only candidates that meet the position requirements and are an Australian Resident will be contacted.

About Us:

ETS Infrastructure Management is a privately-owned Australian company with operations spread across six states, with a workforce of approximately 1,100 people made up of both employees and subcontractors.  Since establishment in 1981, ETS has focused on delivering effective, efficient and sustainable solutions across various services including Vegetation Management, Traffic Control, Fleet Management and Electrical Services. ETS customers include the major power companies, Local, State and Federal Government, National Parks and Large Developers.