Permanent Arborist & Chipper Operator – Growth & Training

Active Tree Services; Mount Barker, Gumeracha, Lobethal; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All PPE and uniforms provided

Living Away & Travel Allowances

Training support for licenses

Employee Benefits Program

Strong safety culture

Job summary

A leading arboriculture firm is seeking candidates for a permanent full-time role in Mount Barker. As a Chipper operator, you will maintain safety on worksites, manage vegetation, and have opportunities for overtime and career advancement. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to work safely and potentially live away from home for up to two weeks. Training and all necessary equipment are provided, fostering a culture of success and safety.

Qualifications

• Entry level and experienced applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to operate Chipper trucks and units.

Responsibilities

• Operate Chipper trucks and chipping vegetation.
• Safety spotting and setting up safe work zones.
• Clean up sites and perform ground cutting with a chainsaw.

Skills

Ability to work safely

Flexibility to live away from home

Tools

Chainsaw

Chipper truck

Job description

Start your career with Active! We are looking to grow our teams across Mount Barker, Gumeracha, Lobethal and surrounding Adelaide Hills areas. We offer secure permanent roles, well above award rates, with plenty of opportunity for overtime and long‑term career development.

What is the role?

As part of the crew, you’ll keep worksites clear and safe by operating Chipper trucks and Chipper units. Your day will fly by as you rotate through tasks such as chipping vegetation, safety spotting, setting up safe work zones, cleaning up sites, and even ground cutting with a chainsaw. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, this could be the role for you.

*Entry Level & Experienced applicants are encouraged to apply.

Why choose Active?

• Permanent, full-time position – enjoy stability and long-term career growth
• All PPE and uniforms provided – we set you up for success from day one
• Earn $32 - $36 per hour (incl. super) – competitive pay for your skills
• Living Away & Travel Allowances – we support you wherever the job takes you
• Work with cutting-edge tech and machinery – be part of an innovative team
• Training support to gain in-demand licences – including EWP, Chainsaw, Chipper, Traffic Control & First Aid
• Employee Benefits Program – unlock great discounts with top retailers
• Strong safety culture – we make sure you get home safe, every single day

About you?

• A current drivers’ licence (truck licence desirable)
• The ability to work safely
• The flexibility to Live Away from Home for up to 2 weeks at a time

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

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