Tree Culture Arborists is an Arborist-owned tree care company, located in Altona North and working across inner west Melbourne and Bass Coast.
We are a family company practicing modern arboriculture with an emphasis on safety, training, teamwork, and customer service.
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Role
We are seeking an energetic and reliable Ground worker/Driver, for a full-time on-going position. No experience is required, we are willing to train the right candidate. You will be working with a close-knit team on different tree maintenance and removal jobs.
We mainly do private work which includes an excellent variety of tasks to keep you interested and always learning.
Our ideal candidate will be looking for a long-term position.
You will need to have the ability to work in a physically demanding outdoor environment in various weather conditions. You will need to be able to perform physically demanding work and communicate well with the team. Our workplace is drug and smoke-free.
Essential skills/Qualifications
Punctual and reliable
Be able to physically meet the demands of working outdoors
Experience with chainsaw operation
Strong work ethic and willing to improve skills set
Friendly manner and good team player with excellent communication skills
Current MR/HR class drivers' license and able to back a trailer would be an advantage
White card would be an advantage
Working with children's card or able to obtain one
Work safely with job hazards including equipment and vehicle operation, drop zone awareness, loud noise, woodchipper dust,



gasoline and diesel exhaust, chemicals including fuel, oil, and pesticides, electrical hazards, etc.
What we can offer you
Full time ongoing role with job security, being an essential service
Friendly close team environment
Work variation and location
Chance to learn from experienced crew leader and climber
Uniforms provided
On the job training with the opportunity to gain formal qualifications where appropriate
Fortnight salary commensurate with experience and expertise
Responsibilities
Assisting aerial workers and other ground crew members in all aspects of tree care and removal
Keeping the job site secure & organised, eg. drag & chip brush, rake & clean the site
Being a team player and able to work with and without direct supervision
Driving trucks with trailers, including daily safety inspection before and after operations
Operating and maintaining equipment, including chainsaws, chipper, stump grinder, leaf blower, etc.
Working safely and complying with company policies and regulations for tree care operations, including wearing all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as provided by company.
Keeping company vehicles in good order and tidy
Willingness to pursue additional training and certification as needed
Work Schedule
Regular work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm. Overtime is required when working in the Bass Coast area and may be requested other times, eg. to comply with natural emergencies
You must have your own reliable transportation to and from work.
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📌 Labourer/Groundsman (Melbourne)
🏢 Tree Culture
📍 Melbourne