Job no: 493456
Work type: Permanent full time
Location: Lilydale
Categories: Chipper
Proudly 100% Australian owned, Active Tree Services was founded 50 years ago
In that time, we’ve grown into a nationwide team of over 1,000—driven by vision, dedication, and our incredible people.
Start as Tree worker and progress to Leadership roles or even, IT/technology, HR, HSEQ, or stay where you are - it is up to you!
With ongoing development, training, and the opportunity to explore new pathways, the possibilities are endless.
At Active, we believe in supporting our team with a great work environment and equipment and enjoying what we do.
We have a great people who want to do a great job.
Safety is a given and we take our responsibility to keep communities safe and green seriously.
Join us and discover your potential!
Are you an experienced Chipper Operators looking for a rewarding role in a growing industry? Join our dedicated vegetation management team and play a vital part in maintaining safe electrical networks across Victoria.
We are looking to grow the team in Lilydale area and surrounds with individuals who have a can-do attitude. We offer secure permanent roles, well above award rates with plenty of opportunity for career development.

Key responsibility of this role is to assist in the maintenance of vegetation near electrical lines this includes pruning, removing and clearing debris from worksites through the safe operation of both the EWP and chipper units. You will rotate throughout the day between duties such as:

• EWP operation to trim and remove vegetation in compliance with electrical clearance regulations
• Act as a Safety Observer
• Site Clean-up clearing and chipping vegetation
• Ground line cutting and tree removals
• Work closely with the supervisor and crews to ensure efficient, safe job execution

This is hands-on, physical work in a team that supports each other and values a strong safety culture.