EWP Operator: Full‑Time, DIDO Options, Up to $45/hr

Active Tree Services; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time role

Fortnightly RDO

Overtime and travel allowances

Tools and PPE supplied

Training and development

Job summary

Active Tree Services is seeking EWP Operators in Victoria to support vegetation clearance around powerlines, with development into specialised machinery operation. You will work across Warrnambool, Portland and Hamilton, with travel up to an hour to site.

This secure, full‑time role offers up to $45.00 per hour plus super, consistent overtime, LAHA/travel allowances, fortnightly RDO, and comprehensive PPE and training. Weekly schedule Monday to Friday, 8.5 hours per day.

Qualifications

• EWP/ High Risk Licence required.
• Mechanical aptitude and confidence working with equipment.
• Motivation to learn specialised machinery operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate EWPs and support machinery operations.
• Carry out pre-start and maintenance checks.
• Set up drop zones and exclusion zones and assist safety tasks.

Skills

EWP Operator

High Risk Licence

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Cert II ESI Powerline Vegetation Control

Job description

Active Tree Services is seeking EWP Operators in Victoria to support vegetation clearance around powerlines, with development into specialised machinery operation. You will work across Warrnambool, Portland and Hamilton, with travel up to an hour to site.

This secure, full‑time role offers up to $45.00 per hour plus super, consistent overtime, LAHA/travel allowances, fortnightly RDO, and comprehensive PPE and training. Weekly schedule Monday to Friday, 8.5 hours per day.