Experienced Powerline EWP tree worker

Peak Arbor Services; Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE supplied and tools

Above award wages

Living away allowance

Safe, supportive environment

Job summary

Peak Arbor Services in NSW is seeking experienced arborists to join our team for vegetation management around powerlines between Queanbeyan and Bathurst. The role is casual with potential to move to full-time for the right candidate.

Your duties include operating an elevated work platform, trimming trees near powerlines, and maintaining safety clearances on the Essential Energy network. Join a safety‑focused, team environment with above‑award wages.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Arboriculture preferred.
• Valid EWP above 11 metres.
• Traffic control ticket preferred but not essential.
• White card mandatory.
• MR/HR truck license preferred.
• Chainsaw ticket mandatory.
• Powerline/ESI ticket preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe operation of an EWP.
• Safety observing and trimming trees in accordance with ESR.
• Complete ground based tasks using a pole-saw and other equipment.
• Clean up work sites and make them safe after work has been completed.
• Conduct daily vehicle, equipment and hazard assessment checks.
• Follow company procedures, safe work method statements and site requirements.

Skills

EWP operation

Tree trimming

Safety rules ESR

Teamwork

Client liaison

Education

Certificate in Arboriculture

Tools

EWP license

Chainsaw

MR/HR truck license

Traffic control ticket

White card

Powerline/ESI ticket

Job description

Peak Arbor Services are seeking experienced arborists to join their ever growing and experienced team in maintaining vegetation around powerlines between Queanbeyan and Bathurst regions. We have a casual position available with the opportunity to turn into a full time position for the right candidate.

$37-$42 per hour based on experience and tickets held.

About the role:

Your role will primarily be trimming trees from an EWP (elevated work platform) and ground based work.

You will be working around powerlines to maintain vegetation safety clearances on the Essential Energy network.

Duties will include:

• Perform safe operation of an EWP
• Safety observing and trimming trees in accordance with Electrical Safety Rules (ESR)
• Complete ground based tasks using a pole-saw and other equipment
• Clean up work sites and make them safe after work has been completed
• Conduct daily vehicle, equipment and hazard assessment checks
• Follow company procedures, safe work method statements and site requirements

Requirements:

• Certificate in Arboriculture preferred
• Valid EWP above 11 metres
• Traffic control ticket, preferred but not essential
• White card, mandatory
• Valid mr/hr truck license, preferred
• Chainsaw ticket, mandatory
• ESI/powerline ticket, preferred

Ideal candidate will have:

• Physically fit and a strong work ethic
• Be a team player and work well in a team environment
• Able to work at heights in all weather conditions
• Understanding of safe work standards
• Ability to liaise with clients
• Be able to work away from home on a rotating roster

What we offer:

• All required personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools supplied
• Above award wages
• Living away allowance
• A supportive, professional and safe focused working environment

If you are an experienced vegetation worker who values quality work, safety and teamwork we would love to hear from you.