Climbing Arborist
Calling all experienced Arborists; do you want to see all that our great country has to offer and be paid generously for it? Then come and work for the largest Arboriculture and vegetation management company in Australia!
Active Tree Services are on the lookout for experienced Arborists across Adelaide and surrounding regions who want to build a career full of rich experiences and opportunities. Want to develop your career within South Australia? We can help with that. Want to develop your career and travel Australia? We can make that happen!
What would I be doing?
Our experienced Arborists ensure the efficient and effective safe trimming & dismantling of trees through safe climbing techniques & practices across a variety of powerline sites. Working within a small crew, you will rotate throughout the day between duties such as:
- Conduct thorough pre-start checks, risk assessments, complete JSA’s and establish exclusion drop zones with an observer prior to climbing
- Perform safe and competent climbing using approved rope safety harness and appropriate climbing techniques
- Clear vegetation & dismantle trees nearby high and low voltage powerlines
- Operate an Elevated Work Platform to perform vegetation/tree cutting with a chainsaw if necessary
- Assist crew members with clearing debris and tree branches from worksites post cutting/dismantling
What training will be provided?
- Assistance in obtaining an MR/HR truck licence
- Cert III in Arboriculture – AHC30824 1
- Chainsaw Ticket – AHCMOM213
- EWP High Risk Licence (>11m) – TLILIC0005
- Certificate II in ESI (Electricity Supply Industry) – UET20321
- Work Zone Traffic Management
- First Aid & CPR – HLTAID011, HLTAID009
- White Card – CPCWHS1001
- Close Approach Vegetation Control
Why choose Active?
- Full time permanent role with annual, personal, community service, & family leave entitlements
- All PPE and uniforms provided
- $35-$45 per hour + service, living away, travel, line cut, & climbing allowances + overtime rates (total earning potential = $80,000 – $100,000 + 12% super)
- Training and qualifications provided to ensure ample opportunity for career development & progression
- Opportunity for sponsorship for qualified, overseas candidates with reasonable relocation assistance
- Access to the Employee Benefits Program – Great discounts with a variety of retailers and free access to financial planners, dieticians, exercise physiologists, councillors and psychologists
- Safety-first mentality, an organisation that makes sure you are Home Safe Every day!
What do I need to apply?
- A current drivers’ license (MR/HR truck license is advantageous)
- Certificate III in Arboriculture
- EWP license (great, but not essential)
- Chainsaw Operators Certificates Level 1 & 2 (great, but not essential)
- First Aid & CPR (great, but not essential)
- A willingness to learn and work safely in a team environment
- The flexibility to live away from home for up to 2 weeks at a time, up to 6 times a year
Sounds great, how do I apply?
Check out our website www.activetreeservices.com.au, then send us an email or give us a call to apply.
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