EWP Operator: Hands-On Machinery, Full-Time with Training

Active Tree Services; Warrnambool; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Overtime opportunities

Travel allowances

PPE provided

Job summary

Active Tree Services is seeking EWP Operators to step into a secure, full‑time role across the Warrnambool region, with opportunities to advance into specialised machinery operation. You’ll work across Warrnambool, Portland and Hamilton, travel up to an hour to sites, and benefit from paid LAHA opportunities and reliable overtime.

You’ll rotate through operating EWPs, performing pre-start checks, setting up zones, observing safety, and conducting risk assessments, with full PPE provided and a

Qualifications

• Current driver’s licence.
• EWP / High Risk Licence.
• Mechanical aptitude and confidence working with equipment.
• Motivation to learn machinery operation and expand your skill set.

Responsibilities

• Operating EWPs and supporting specialised machinery operations.
• Pre-start and maintenance checks.
• Setting up drop zones and exclusion zones.
• Safety observing + chainsaw tasks.
• Conducting on-site risk assessments.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on

Motivation to learn

EWP operation

Job description

Active Tree Services is seeking EWP Operators to step into a secure, full‑time role across the Warrnambool region, with opportunities to advance into specialised machinery operation. You’ll work across Warrnambool, Portland and Hamilton, travel up to an hour to sites, and benefit from paid LAHA opportunities and reliable overtime.

You’ll rotate through operating EWPs, performing pre-start checks, setting up zones, observing safety, and conducting risk assessments, with full PPE provided and a