EWP Operators

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

EWP Operators ready to step into something new — this one’s for you.

We’re looking for EWP Operators who have strong mechanical aptitude, enjoy hands‑on work, and are motivated to learn a new skill in machinery operation.

With work across the Warrnambool region, this is a secure, full-time opportunity with consistent hours, overtime available, and the chance to expand your capability into specialised machinery operation, with DIDO options for the right candidate.

The Role:

Reporting to the Supervisor, you’ll support vegetation clearance around powerlines while building your capability across specialised plant and machinery. You’ll work across Warrnambool, Portland and Hamilton, typically travelling up to an hour to site, with paid LAHA opportunities available on select projects.

You’ll rotate across a mix of:

• 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

What’s In It For You

• Up to $45.00 per hour + super (experience dependent)
• Consistent overtime + travel allowances
• Fortnightly RDO for better work‑life balance
• All PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and uniforms provided + tools
• Permanent, secure full-time role - Monday to Friday, 8.5-hour shifts from 7.00am – 4.00pm
• Well‑maintained equipment and supportive crew environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

To Be Considered (Essential)

• 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

Great, but not essential:

• First Aid/CPR
• White Card
• Jarraff Specialised Machine licence (UETDRVC011)
• MR/HR Truck Licence
• Chainsaw operation qualification (Certificate Level 1 & 2) preferred
• Industry experience and/or qualifications (Cert II ESI Powerline Vegetation Control)

Who are Active?

We are a family and Australian owned company, that is Australia’s largest provider of arboriculture, vegetation management and consultancy services. We service and advise major cities, governments, and utility companies across Australia, to help keep our environment safe and green.

At Active, we have a proven track record of nurturing our people, equipping them with the skills and qualifications to succeed. Through traineeships, apprenticeships, and internal development, our team members have the opportunity to grow, thrive, and advance across and up our organisation. Join Active and you will have a clear path to success.

Check out our team member stories on our website www.activetreeservices.com.au