Machine Operator / Excavator

At Active we work with Trees – we climb them, we trim them, and we chip them!

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 Sydney Metro and the Greater Sydney 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?

The key responsibility of this role is to operate a wide variety of industry leading Specialised Machines safely and effectively, as well as ensuring the safe trimming, dismantling and removal of trees and vegetation. You will rotate throughout the date between duties such as maintenance checks, implementing exclusion and drop zones, safely observing and conducting risk assessments. Some of the equipment you might use in this role include:

• Elevated Work Platform
• All terrain forestry trimmer
• All-Terrain Jarraff, Truck Mount Jarraff & Tracked Jarraff
• Excavator with Mulching Head, Log Grab & Rake attachments
• Other unique equipment designed and developed by Active’s own team

*A large part of this role will involve working away from home for up to 2 weeks at a time. During these periods you will receive additional compensation in the form of a tax-free Living Away From Home Allowance.

Why choose Active?

• RDO (Rostered Day Off)
• Full time permanent role
• All PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and uniforms provided
• Above industry standards + superannuation + overtime
• Living Away Allowance & Travel Allowance
• Access to innovative technology and machinery
• Assistance in attaining in-demand licences (Elevated Work Platform Licence, Chainsaw ticket, Chipper ticket, Traffic control and First aid)
• 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
• MR/HR Drivers Licence (essential)
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role
• The ability to work safely
• The flexibility to Live Away from Home for up to 2 weeks at a time

Great, but not essential:

• White card
• First Aid
• Excavator Certificate – RIIMP0320A (Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations)
• Industry experience and/or qualifications (Cert II ESI Powerline Vegetation Control or Cert III Horticulture/Arboriculture are highly advantageous)

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.

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.

http://www.activetreeservices.com.au/employee-stories/

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