Arborist/Tree Maintenance Team Member – Kilsyth Depot

Be part of team that can leave a long-lasting positive impact on the City of Knox, Street scape and environment

• Work life balance - 6:30am - 2:36pm
• Kilsyth depot location

Citywide are recruiting for experienced Arborists/Tree Maintenance Team Members to join the Tree Services team based at our Kilsyth depot. Delivering scheduled maintenance and reactive requests, Citywide maximize the life of trees and parkland. You will be joining a team that undertakes the full scope of tree maintenance services including detailed condition audits, pruning, tree removal, travel tower work (EWP), electrical line clearance, chipper operation and stump removal.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Performing all aspects of tree maintenance/replacement works as required
• Ensuring work area is safe and setting up traffic management requirements
• Driving and maintaining heavy equipment in safe and professional manner (trailer mounted machine, light trucks, tip-truck)
• Updating and maintaining all records

Required Skills:

• Certificate III in Arboriculture preferred
• Previous experience in tree maintenance essential
• Current MR licence
• Chainsaw licence
• Certificate II ESI
• EWP experience
• Excellent work ethic
• A positive attitude
• 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
• Uniform, PPE and tools provided

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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Alternatively, email your resume and cover letter to apply@citywide.com.au

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*

Successful applications will be contacted after 9th January