Specialised Machine Operator

2 weeks ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Active Tree Services Full time

**Job no**: 493477
**Work type**: Permanent full time
**Location**: Geelong, Colac, Warrnambool, VIC, Ballarat, Cranbourne, Clayton, Dandenong, Keilor, Melbourne, Hallam, Keysborough, Mansfield, Wangaratta, Eltham, Bairnsdale, Bairnsdale & Gippsland, Bayswater, Beaconsfield, Benalla, Croydon, Eastern Suburbs, Gippsland, Leongatha, Lilydale, Mount Waverely, Northern Suburbs, Ringwood, Seymour, South Morang, Traralgon, Wodonga
**Categories**: Machine Operator

**At Active we work with Trees - we climb them, we trim them, and we chip them**

**The Role**:
The key responsibility of this role is to operate the specialised Magni Telehandler with a Westtech Woodcracker CS750 cutting head, safely and effectively, as well as ensuring the safe trimming, dismantling and removal of trees. All formal training, certificates and qualifications will be provided by Active Tree Services. You will rotate throughout the day between duties such as:

- Maintenance checks and conducting risk assessment
- Complex JSA completion
- Implementing job methodologies
- Ensure work is conducted in line with SWMS (safe work method statements)
- Planning and prioritising site works
- Ensuring safety of all team members
- Safe and efficient operations of machine
- Our current project is working 19 days on, 9 days off roster between 10-12 hour shifts on 6 day weeks.

**Why choose Active?**
- Casual or Full-time permanent roles available
- All PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and uniforms provided
- Above industry rates + superannuation + allowances
- Great Living Away Allowance & Travel Allowance
- Access to innovative technology and machinery
- 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

**What we need from you**:

- A current unrestricted driver's licence
- HR truck licence or equivalent
- VOC licence (minimum) or the ability to demonstrate competency of industry equipment
- Previous experience operating heavy forestry machinery
- First Aid Certificate + CPR
- Ability to travel and work away on a roster for up to 3 weeks
- C2 - C6 Crane Operator Ticket preferred

**Great, but not essential**:

- Dogging and Rigging ticket (CPCCLDG3001 and CPCCLRG3001)
- Operational Experience with Jarraff Mechanical Trimmers
- Project and Vegetation Industry Experience

**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.

**Make Australia your office and**

**Advertised**: 12 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**:

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