Climbing Arborist

The Opportunity:

Do you love climbing trees and want to be part of an innovative, and industry leading vegetation management company. At ETS we provide a culture of safety, first-rate equipment and believe our employees are our most valuable asset.

We are now seeking experienced climbers to join our team in Victoria, working out of our Leongatha depot.

As a Tree Climber and member of an ETS crew, your day will consist of climbing trees, and using equipment to trim vegetation at heights.  You will also work alongside another Climber and take turns acting as Safety Observer/Ground worker.

What we offer:

• We offer a competitive base hourly rate ($35-$38.63) & daily climbing allowance ($60 per day) & OT (after 76hrs worked per f/n) & 11% Super 
• Work life balance with fortnightly rostered day off (RDO)
• Employee Assist Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and development (internal and external)
• Uniform & PPE provided

About you:

• Experience as a tree climber within the Utility or private industry – essential
• Cert 3 in Arboriculture – highly regarded
• General Construction Safety White Card – essential
• Manual drivers licence unrestricted and valid is essential, MR Truck licence desirable 
• Skills to operate chainsaws, chippers and other equipment
• Highly safety conscious
• Physically fit & healthy, and love the great outdoors
• Good communication skills, ability to work as part of a team and liaise with clients and the general public.

This position offers the right candidate an opportunity to join a stable and committed team, and the potential for future advancement.

About us:

Since 1981, ETS has focused on delivering cost effective, efficient and sustainable utility maintenance services across the country. Our clients include the major utility companies covering power, water and gas; local, state and Federal Government departments; and major transport infrastructure companies servicing the rail and road networks across the country.

We are working together making communities safer through reliable and efficient services to utilities.

To apply:

If you like working year-round, want steady employment, enjoy diversity in arboriculture work and opportunities to grow your career, we would like to hear from you.

For more information email: ***********@ets.com.au 

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We would like to take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your application and advise that only candidates that meet the position requirements and are an Australian Resident will be contacted.