Vegetation Worker Treatment

Moruya - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

We are currently recruiting a Vegetation Treatment Worker to join our Operations People and Safety division. This role is based in Moruya.

This is a unique opportunity to join of a newly established team responsible for maintaining vegetation near Essential Energys electricity distribution network to ensure safety reliability and compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.

The Vegetation Treatment Worker is responsible for performing prescribed vegetation maintenance activities near high and low voltage overhead and underground assets. This includes cutting clearing and managing vegetation using appropriate equipment and techniques as well as supporting customer service activities and operating related plant and machinery.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake vegetation control activities in accordance with Essential Energys Vegetation Management Requirements.
Safely perform tree and vegetation clearing around electrical infrastructure.
Operate and maintain chainsaws elevated work platforms (EWPs) and other vegetation management tools.
Conduct ground and elevated work in compliance with relevant licences and procedures.
Operate vehicles plant tools and safety equipment in line with operational and safety standards.
Participate in safety audits reporting and training.
Promote diversity equity and inclusion in alignment with Essential Energys Code of Conduct.

About You

As a Vegetation Treatment Worker you will bring practical vegetation management experience a strong safety mindset and a collaborative approach to working in the field. You will be confident operating equipment working around electrical infrastructure and contributing to a team environment.

Required Qualifications/Skills

Mandatory:

Drivers Licence
General Construction Induction Training (White Card)

Required:

Certificate II in ESI Powerline Vegetation Control or equivalent experience

Desirable:

Close Approach Vegetation Control Authorisation
First Aid
Traffic Control
Elevated Work Platform
Chemical Awareness and Handling
Manual Handling
Environmental Awareness

Experience:

Vegetation management or similar role within the energy or arboriculture industry
Safe work practices around electrical infrastructure
Application of safety and environmental procedures
Familiarity with WHS and environmental compliance

Skills:

Trade skills relevant to vegetation control
Strong teamwork and communication
Basic computer skills for reporting and system access

Why Essential Energy

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16.5% superannuation.
Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of benefits through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Qantas Optus nib and Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. Visit our employee benefits page for more information.

For further information please contact Ian Armstrong Business Development Manager onor Chadd Williams Program Manager on.

Applications close on Sunday 26 October at 11:55pm AEST.

Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future.
Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds including people with disability. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process please contact or call.

DescriptionWe are currently recruiting a Vegetation Treatment Worker to join our Operations People and Safety division. This role is based in Moruya.This is a unique opportunity to join of a newly established team responsible for maintaining vegetation near Essential Energys electricity distribution...