Tree Climber/EWP Operator

Full-Time Hours | Casual to Permanent | Consistent Hours | Away Work Opportunities

Garwood Tree Services is a rapidly growing arboricultural company delivering professional tree management and vegetation services across South East Queensland and regional areas.

We work across residential, local government, civil, commercial and private projects, with our services and project capabilities continuing to expand.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Climbing Arborist / EWP Operator to join our team.

The successful applicant will commence on a casual basis with consistent full-time hours, with the opportunity to transition into permanent employment. For the right person, there are also opportunities to take on greater responsibility and progress within the business as we continue to grow.

About the Role

• Tree pruning and removals
• Climbing and rigging operations
• EWP operations
• Council and local government works
• Large commercial and civil projects
• Private residential tree works
• Vegetation management and larger-scale clearing
• Machinery and equipment operation

With the variety of projects we undertake, no two days are the same. As Garwood Tree Services continues to expand, there are opportunities to work on larger projects and regional jobs.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Minimum 3–4 years' professional experience in the arboriculture industry
• Demonstrated climbing experience OR strong EWP/arboricultural experience
• Minimum MR Licence (HR Licence highly regarded)
• Australian working rights
• Strong understanding of safe work practices
• Reliable, punctual and physically capable of working outdoors
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to work away from home for regional projects when required

Highly regarded:

• Certificate III in Arboriculture
• Current EWP competency/licence
• HR Licence
• Chainsaw qualifications/tickets
• Experience with rigging and advanced climbing
• Experience operating excavators, skid steers, loaders or other machinery
• Experience working on council, civil or commercial projects
• Previous Leading Hand or crew leadership experience

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates based on experience.

• Casual employment with consistent full-time hours available.

• Casual employment initially, with the opportunity to transition to permanent employment

• Higher earning opportunities when working away

• Work across council, commercial, civil and private/resdential projects

• Modern fleet, quality equipment and a growing range of machinery

• Opportunities to further develop your climbing, EWP and machinery skills

• Genuine career progression opportunities as the business grows

• Potential pathway into Leading Hand and senior crew responsibilities

• Modern fleet, quality equipment and a variety of interesting work.

• Genuine opportunities to develop your climbing skills and progress your career.

• Supportive team environment with a company that continues to grow.

Why Join Garwood?

Garwood is continuing to grow, and we're looking for experienced people who want to grow with us.

As our project work and services expand, there are opportunities to take on greater responsibility, work on larger projects, develop your skills and progress within the business.

We're looking for someone who's reliable, turns up ready to work, takes pride in what they do and enjoys being part of a good team. If you've got the experience, the right attitude and a good sense of humour, you'll fit in well at Garwood Tree Services.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be valued, challenged, well-supported and given genuine opportunities to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.