Job Description
EWP Operators ready to step into something new — this one's for you.
We're looking for EWP Operators who have strong mechanical aptitude, enjoy hands‐on work, and are motivated to learn a new skill in machinery operation.
With work across the Warrnambool region, this is a secure, full-time opportunity with consistent hours, overtime available, and the chance to expand your capability into specialised machinery operation, with DIDO options for the right candidate.
The Role:
Reporting to the Supervisor, you'll support vegetation clearance around powerlines while building your capability across specialised plant and machinery.
You'll work across Warrnambool, Portland and Hamilton, typically travelling up to an hour to site, with paid LAHA opportunities available on select projects.
You'll rotate across a mix of:
Operating EWPs and supporting specialised machinery operations
Pre-start and maintenance checks
Setting up drop zones and exclusion zones
Safety observing + chainsaw tasks
Conducting on-site risk assessments
What's In It For You
Up to $***** per hour + super (experience dependent)
Consistent overtime + travel allowances
Fortnightly RDO for better work‐life balance
All PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and uniforms provided + tools
Permanent, secure full-time role - Monday to Friday, 8.5-hour shifts from 7.00am – 4.00pm




Well‐maintained equipment and supportive crew environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
To Be Considered (Essential)
Current driver's licence
EWP / High Risk Licence
Mechanical aptitude and confidence working with equipment
Motivation to learn machinery operation and expand your skill set
Great, but not essential:
First Aid/CPR
White Card
Jarraff Specialised Machine licence (UETDRVC011)
MR/HR Truck Licence
Chainsaw operation qualification (Certificate Level 1 & 2) preferred
Industry experience and/or qualifications (Cert II ESI Powerline Vegetation Control)
Who are Active?
We are a family and Australian owned company, that is Australia's largest provider of arboriculture, vegetation management and consultancy services.
We service and advise major cities, governments, and utility companies across Australia, to help keep our workplace safe and green.
At Active, we have a proven track record of nurturing our people, equipping them with the skills and qualifications to succeed.
Through traineeships, apprenticeships, and internal development, our team members have the opportunity to grow, thrive, and advance across and up our organisation.
Join Active and you will have a explicit path to success.
Check out our team member stories on our websitewww.activetreeservices.com.au

📌 Ewp Operators (Warrnambool)
🏢 Active Tree Services
📍 Warrnambool