Entry Level Tree Worker

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 the Adelaide Hills and surrounding areas 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 chip and remove debris from worksites through the safe operation of both the tip-truck and the chipper unit. You will rotate throughout the day between duties such as:

• Driving and operating the tip-truck
• Chipping vegetation
• Safety observing
• Setting up a safe worksite
• Site clean-up
• Ground cutting using a chainsaw

Why choose Active?

• Full time permanent role
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and uniforms provided
• $27 - $29 per hour + superannuation
• Living Away Allowance & Travel Allowance
• Access to innovative technology and machinery
• Assistance in attaining in-demand licences (Elevated Work Platform Licence, Chainsaw ticket, Cert II in ESI, 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 Truck Licence (essential)
• An interest in Trees and the environment
• 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/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.

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/