Arborist - Australian Capital Territory - Citywide Service Solutions

Description

Arborist

Citywide is recruiting for experienced Arborists to join the team based at our Parkes Depot.

• Monday to Thursday 6.00am to 2.30pm
• Friday - 6.30am to 12.30pm

About the Role

In this role you will be delivering the full scope of tree maintenance services from tree selection and planting to delivering scheduled maintenance and reactive requests. This will include pruning, tree removal, travel tower work (EWP), electrical line clearance, chipper operation and stump removal.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prune trees from the ground and around powerlines using EWP
• Removal of trees, tree climbing and stump grinding (where required)
• Drive and maintain heavy equipment (trailer mounted machine, light trucks, tip-truck)
• Assist in instructing and guiding apprentices, tradespeople and labourers
• Use of chemicals in a safe manner
• Correct set up of traffic management requirements
• Updating and maintaining all records using Citywide/Client systems

Required Skills:

• Certificate III in Arboriculture
• Current MR licence (Desirable)
• Chainsaw Licence
• EWP Certificate (Desirable)
• Certificate II ESI (Desirable)
• Traffic Management
• First Aid Certificate
• Ability to work safely & promote safety in the workplace
• Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
• Experience dealing with customers, clients and members of the general public
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills

In return we offer:

• The job security that comes with our list of long-term contracts
• The chance to make an impact in a rapidly expanding company
• The opportunity to further develop your skills in a strong, supportive environment
• A workplace that focuses on safety first
• A company with a culture of teamwork and respect

About Citywide

Citywide is a company with a clear purpose and mission – we shape liveable cities by delivering the full scope of civil infrastructure, open space and environmental services to government and private enterprise. Collectively, our services positively impact more than 14 million Australians every day.

How to apply

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Please note:

A full drivers licence and good driving record is essential. Reference checks, Driver Demerit Check, Police Check and Medical, including Drug and Alcohol testing are all pre-employment requirements for Citywide.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No (search) fee will be paid in the event we hire a candidate whose resume is submitted by an employment agency to any of our employees without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole property of Citywide.

Citywide is an equal opportunities employer, we invite applications from all backgrounds.

*Only successful applications will be contacted*