Entry-Level Tree Worker - Chipper Operator Path

Active Tree Services; Wangaratta; Hybrid; AUD 45,460 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Living Away From Home allowances

Travel allowances

Industry-leading machinery

Employee discounts

Home Safe Every Day

Job summary

Active Tree Services in Wangaratta is seeking motivated Chipper Operators. No prior tree work experience is required as training is provided. You will support vegetation works, gain core skills, and have a pathway toward becoming an EWP Operator or a Climber over time.

Duties include setting up safe worksites, site cleanup and safety observations, and ground cutting with a chainsaw. The role offers real progression and hands-on training in arboriculture.

Qualifications

• Entry-level opportunities with training provided.
• No previous experience required; suitable for motivated applicants.
• Clear pathway progression toward EWP Operator or Climber with time.

Responsibilities

• Setting up a safe worksite.
• Site clean‑up & Safety observing.
• Ground cutting using a chainsaw.

Skills

MR/HR Truck licence

Work safely

Willing to live away

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture or Arboriculture

Chainsaw operation cert (level 1 & 2) desirable

ESI cert 2 desirable

Elevated Work Platform licence desirable

Job description

Active Tree Services in Wangaratta is seeking motivated Chipper Operators. No prior tree work experience is required as training is provided. You will support vegetation works, gain core skills, and have a pathway toward becoming an EWP Operator or a Climber over time.

Duties include setting up safe worksites, site cleanup and safety observations, and ground cutting with a chainsaw. The role offers real progression and hands-on training in arboriculture.