Arborists and Contract Climbers

• Work full-time or set you own days
• Above award wages
• Tree work with real team spirit

About Shane's Trees

Shanes Trees is a forward thinking Arboriculture company. Operating in the Sutherland Shire and Illawarra region for over 30 years. We have a safety culture that underpins our reputation for excellence.

Due to increasing demand and business expansion, we are looking for the best of the best when it comes to our crew.

We take pride in our commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction and we aim to consistently be the safest and most efficient arborist company with a passion for training the next generation.

Every day is different as we service local government and council, the rail corridor, residential clients, commercial contracts such as street and road clearing, bushfire clean up and storm/insurance work.

About the roles

We are currently seeking crew members to join in a range of Arborist positions. You will be motivated, reliable and willing to embrace new skill sets where required. Your interpersonal and customer relation skills must be of a high standard.

Multiple positions on offer:

• Arborist - Full-time employee
• Climber - Full-time employee
• Commercial Estimator - Full-time employee
• Team Leader - Full-time employee
• Contract Climber - ABN or Pty Ltd (work 2, 3, or 5 days per week)

You will be involved in all round general Arborist duties which will include some of or all of the following roles:

• EWP operation (advantage but not necessary)
• Hiab operation (advantage but not necessary)
• Truck Driving (Highly regarded)
• Chainsaw Operation
• Ground rigging and rope work
• Climbing work
• Note: The Commercial Estimator position requires a skilled Arborist who has experience with quoting and submitting tenders and client liaison.

Benefits and perks

• Above award wages
• Overtime is available at your discretion
• All PPE supplied (You must supply your own work boots)
• Industry leading Bandit and Rayco equipment with modern trucks
• Encouraging team environment where we are focused on improving
• Opportunity for training to expand your skillset
• Partial Travel paid - for works outside area
• Team Leader and Estimator come with company vehicles

Applicants must be able to provide copies of relevant certificates. Applicants will 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.

Skills & experience

• Minimum 3 years industry experience
• White Card
• Drivers License
• Level 2 or 3 in arboriculture (or international equivalent)
• MR or HR License
• First aid certificate
• Power line Awareness Ticket
• EWP ticket
• Risi Ticket highly desirable
• Esi II Ticket highly desirable

If you have all of the skills or some of the skills and you are keen to help be part of a new crew, APPLY NOW

Please send a quick note advising which position you are interested in.