Tree Workers

About the role

ETS holds contracts for vegetation clearance for transmission lines and substations across QLD working for our client Powerlink based out of Townsville and Cairns depot. We are currently seeking to expand our team by recruiting new crew members to fill the following positions:

• Ground Crews (skilled in ground-based tree felling)

• Herbicide Application

Away work is required with these roles– in this instance a generous Living Away from Home Allowance (LAHA) will be provided. 

You’re safety-focused, physically fit, and love working outdoors. A positive, team-player attitude is essential. You’re confident with machinery and ready to take on all tree crew tasks, including ground works, chipper operation EWP work or using our specialised machines.

 About you:

• Highly safety conscious

• Physically fit & healthy, and love the great outdoors

• Highly motivated, with a positive attitude & able to work as part of a team

• Confident around machinery and willing to undertake all roles in a tree crew including Climbing, Chipper Operation, Ground clearing, Brush cutting and cutting from an EWP.

• Happy to live away from home on a roster basis

• Team player and show initiative

Skills & Qualifications:

• General Construction Safety White Card – Essential

• Heavy Vehicle Truck licence (HR or MR) – Essential

• ACDC licence – highly regarded

• Chainsaw operation -highly regarded

• EWP licence – highly regarded

• Experience in fire mitigation would be favoured (not essential)

Previous industry experience is desired for these roles.

 

What we offer:

• Full time or casual positions available

• Competitive hourly rate $40per hour + 12% Super

• Fortnightly RDO

• Away work is required. When working away from home, employees will receive a generous Living Away from Home Allowance (LAHA) of $250 per day.

• Ongoing training & development, with the opportunity to progress your career

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Uniform, PPE and all tools provided

About ETS Infrastructure Management:

For over four decades, ETS Infrastructure Management has been a leader in Australia’s infrastructure sector, proudly Australian-owned and operating across six states. With more than 1,300 dedicated team members and 46 depots and offices nationwide, we are positioned to deliver effective, efficient and sustainable solutions in vegetation management, traffic control, fleet management and electrical services. Our clients include major power companies, government agencies and large developers.

At the heart of our success are our people. We take pride in fostering a supportive, safety focused culture that values professionalism, initiative and personal development. When you join ETS, you’re not just joining a workplace, you become part of a community committed to working together to make communities safer.

 

To apply:

If you would like to join a company with fantastic culture, career development opportunities and excellent remuneration and benefits click ‘Apply Now’ or for more information email hr.•••••••••••@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 Australia Resident will be contacted.

 

ETS values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.