Arbor Guy is looking for an experienced plant operator to join our mechanical vegetation clearing team. You'll operate specialised equipment across fire mitigation, vegetation clearing, and utility vegetation projects throughout the South West and Great Southern. This isn't a standard earthmoving position.
Key responsibilities
Mechanical vegetation and tree clearing
Fire mitigation works
Forestry mulching
Grapple saw operations
Excavator and skid steer operations
Daily machine inspections and basic maintenance
Working closely with our arborist and vegetation crews
The Equipment
• Cat 299D Skid Steers
• Hitachi ZX170 Wheeled Excavator
• Forestry Mulchers
• Grapple Saw and specialised vegetation clearing attachments
• Dedicated service/support vehicle
About you
Strong excavator and skid steer experience
Excavator and skid steer competency/tickets
MR or HR licence
White Card
First Aid
Valuable mechanical knowledge
Robust safety awareness
Ability to work independently
High standard of workmanship
Experience with forestry mulchers, tree clearing or grapple saws is highly regarded, but we will train the right experienced operator. Must live with-in 30 Minutes of our Vasse Depot.
Benefits
$45–$50 per hour + super
Monthly performance bonus
Permanent full-time position with consistent hours
Occasional weekend work available
Variety – you're not sitting in the same machine doing the same job every day
Dedicated service vehicle
Full-time mechanic supporting the equipment
Quality specialised machinery
Stable long-term work
Excellent team and strong safety culture
If you’re an experienced operator who looks after equipment, enjoys challenging work and wants ownership of your machines and program, we’d like to hear from you.