Arborist Apprentice: Learn Tree Care & Grow Your Field Career

Asplundh Tree Experts; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Weekly pay with superannuation

Full-time + overtime

Mentoring & support

Nationally recognised qualification

Uniform and PPE provided

Hands-on training

Multiple sites

Career progression

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Experts in Wagga Wagga offers an Apprenticeship Program with full-time opportunities. You'll earn while you learn, completing a Certificate III in Arboriculture and gaining hands-on experience with industry-leading equipment under the guidance of experienced crews.

Duties include assistive tree work, safe pruning near powerlines, ground support, and operating tools. Travel may be required as part of training and site assignments.

Qualifications

• Current driver’s licence required.
• White Card (Construction Induction) or willingness to obtain.
• Willing to work towards heavy vehicle licence.
• Strong commitment to safety and learning.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with tree trimming and vegetation management activities.
• Learning safe pruning techniques around powerline infrastructure.
• Ground support for EWP and vegetation management crews.
• Operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Learning to safely use wood chippers and other machinery.
• Implementing safe work practices and site controls.
• Vehicle, equipment and tool maintenance.
• Using tablets and digital technology in the field.
• Developing arboriculture skills through formal training.

Skills

Driver's license

Heavy vehicle license (towards)

White Card

Safety minded

Willing to learn

Education

Certificate III in Arboriculture

Job description

Asplundh Tree Experts in Wagga Wagga offers an Apprenticeship Program with full-time opportunities. You'll earn while you learn, completing a Certificate III in Arboriculture and gaining hands-on experience with industry-leading equipment under the guidance of experienced crews.

Duties include assistive tree work, safe pruning near powerlines, ground support, and operating tools. Travel may be required as part of training and site assignments.