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

Active Tree Services are looking to grow our team with a Specialised Machine Operator to service our business nationally.  We encourage any suitably qualified candidates from all parts of Australia to apply.  

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

The preferred candidate will hold C6 & Dogging qualifications with a current High Risk Work Licence and a considerable amount of experience (desired) working on large scale vegetation clearing works, as well as the flexibility to travel interstate and live away from home for up to 3 weeks at a time.

• 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 equipment
• 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)
• Excavator ticket - RIIMPO0320 (Conduct civil construction excavator operations)
• Loader ticket - RIIMPO0321 (Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations)
• 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.

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/

Make Australia your office and apply NOW