Tree Worker Climbing Arborist

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

We are looking to grow the team in the greater Brisbane area with individuals who have a can-do attitude. Do you enjoy physical work? Have a willingness to learn? and thrive working outdoors? We might have the role for you!

 

What is the role?

Experienced Tree Worker: 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:

• 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

 

Why choose Active?

• Monthly RDO (Rostered Day Off)
• Full time permanent role
• All PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and uniforms provided
• Above industry rates + superannuation
• 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!

Do you have?

• A current drivers’ licence (essential)
• MR/HR Truck licence (highly regarded)
• An Elevated Work Platform licence (highly regarded)
• Chainsaw operation qualification (Certificate Level 1 & 2) (essential)
• Cert III in Arboriculture or Horticulture is desirable
• The ability to work safely
• The flexibility to Live Away from Home for up to 2 weeks at a time if required

Great, but not essential:

• White card
• First aid/CPR

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 www.activetreeservices.com.au

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