EWP Operator: Full‑Time Role with Overtime & DIDO Options

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

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, secure full-time role

Overtime available

Travel allowances

Fortnightly RDO

PPE + uniforms + tools

Well-maintained equipment

Job summary

Active Tree Services is seeking an EWP Operator to join our Warrnambool region team. You will operate elevated work platforms, perform site checks, and support specialised machinery tasks on vegetation management projects.

The role involves travel across Warrnambool, Portland and Hamilton regions, with overtime, travel allowances, and a fortnightly RDO to support work‑life balance. Training and development opportunities are provided in a well‑maintained fleet and supportive crew.

Qualifications

• Current EWP Operator with strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new machinery
• Must hold EWP High Risk Licence and MR/HR Truck Licence
• Experience in vegetation management or similar site work is favorable

Responsibilities

• Operate EWPs and support machinery operations
• Perform pre-start and maintenance checks
• Set up drop zones and exclusion zones
• Observe safety and conduct chainsaw tasks as required
• Carry out on-site risk assessments and report findings

Skills

EWP operations

Mechanical aptitude

Safety observing

Risk assessments

Team working

Learns machinery operation

Education

Cert II ESI Powerline Vegetation Control

High Risk Licence for EWP

Tools

MR/HR Truck Licence

Jarraff specialised machine licence (UETDRVC011)

EWP High Risk Licence

Job description

Active Tree Services is seeking an EWP Operator to join our Warrnambool region team. You will operate elevated work platforms, perform site checks, and support specialised machinery tasks on vegetation management projects.

The role involves travel across Warrnambool, Portland and Hamilton regions, with overtime, travel allowances, and a fortnightly RDO to support work‑life balance. Training and development opportunities are provided in a well‑maintained fleet and supportive crew.