AddressExperienced Arborist/ Tree Climber/ Team Leader Wanted
Opportunity to earn 6 Figures with overtime!
About the Business
Established in 1994 and based in Queensland, Australia; Heritage Tree Care is committed to providing a comprehensive and professional arboricultural service that has its foundation in sound arboricultural practices and techniques.
We strive to be the provider of choice for the arboriculture industry through our reliability, delivery of high quality outcomes and safe work practices.
We are 100% organic company focused on sustainability and preservation and strive to maintain the highest standards of Arboriculture to bring you the utmost in tree care and land management. Our Level 3 to 5 Arborists are fully trained to ensure quality workmanship.
About the Role
We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Arborist/ Tree Climber/ Team Leader to join our team on a full-time basis.
This position requires the delivery of quality arboricultural and communications services to our extensive customer base. Paramount to this role is total compliance, implementation and enforcement of all WH&S procedures and instructions given by Heritage Tree Services Pty Ltd and the client on projects under your control.
Responsibilities
- To collect information at the start of the day in relation to the work for the day
- Brief the Tree Operations Crew on work to be completed
- Evaluate site on arrival and initiate JSEA and work plan, complete JSEA variation when change in conditions.
- If multiple crews work on one site one Team leader will assume control of the work plan
- Operate within Heritage Tree Care operational procedures
- Load truck with tools required for the days work
- Grease chipper and stump grinder
- Attaching the chipper and trailers
- Drive trucks and vehicles as required
- Aid Driver in directions to the job site
- Participate in site evaluation and completion of JSEA
- Prepare tools for the job including saws ropes and rigging equipment
- Take a lead role in climbing or EWP work including pruning or removal as directed
- Direct Operation of the chipper and the stump grinder
- Site clean up and pack up of tools Ensuring all tools are collected
evaluate work to be completed and work overtime when required to complete the job
- Upon return to the depot, remove all saws from the truck
- Clean and sharpen saws daily
- Other duties may be required as directed
- Help with equipment maintenance as directed
- Report any accidents to the Team leader/Foreman and complete all relevant paperwork. This includes accidents/damages and near misses to people, property and equipment.
- Tree climbing for all trees including pruning and removal
- Sound Understanding of rigging requirements in relation to ground operations
- Rigging of branches while climbing
- Un supervised operation of Stump grinder and chipper on a regular basis
- NEVER Commence/Continue works if it is unsafe to do so.
Qualifications
- AQF Certificate III in Arboriculture or related qualification, including at least two years of on-the-job training, or
- AQF Certificate IV or higher qualification in a relevant field, or
- At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.
- Previous experience is highly desirable.
Attitude & Experience
- Mature, professional and positive attitude to work
- Work using only safe working practices. This includes not working under the influence of alcohol or other substances likely to affect performance and safety
- Wear a clean and tidy uniform whilst working for, or representing Heritage Tree Care (HTC)
- Punctuality
- Enthusiasm and forethought for work and work procedures
- Willingness to acquire and maintain all relevant tickets up to date
- Willingness to fit in with our philosophy and grow with HTC
- Willingness to work overtime when required
