About the role

You will be working on powerline vegetation clearing and maintenance across the SA Power Networks (SAPN) electricity distribution network. Your role will primarily involve operating an EWP (Elevated Work Platform) and wood chipper, while assisting with vegetation management around powerlines and SAPN infrastructure to ensure required clearances are maintained and the network remains safe and reliable.

Key responsibilities

- Powerline vegetation clearing and maintenance
- Clearing and maintaining vegetation around SAPN infrastructure
- Operating and working from an EWP
- Operating and feeding a wood chipper
- Ground work and assisting tree crews
- Cutting, lowering and handling branches and timber
- Maintaining required vegetation clearances around powerlines
- Site clean-up
- Daily equipment and machinery checks
- Following strict safety procedures when working around electrical infrastructure

About you

- Reliable and ready to work
- Strong work ethic
- Works well as part of a crew
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
- Takes safety seriously, particularly when working around powerlines
- Can follow instructions and work independently when required
- Willing and able to travel for away work (up to 2 weeks at a time in regional areas)




- Keen to learn and develop within the industry
- Current driver's licence
- Line Clearance / Powerline Vegetation Management qualifications, High Risk Work Licence – EWP over 11 metres, First Aid & CPR, relevant chainsaw/tree industry competencies, and White Card are relevant to the role

About us We are a growing tree services crew contracting to Active Tree Services, carrying out vegetation management across the SA Power Networks (SAPN) electricity distribution network. Our work primarily involves clearing and maintaining vegetation around powerlines and SAPN infrastructure, ensuring required clearances are maintained and the network remains safe and reliable. We currently have a crew of 5 employees.

Benefits

- Consistent work on the SA Power Networks electricity distribution network
- All required PPE provided
- Relevant training and tickets provided for the right candidate
- Good equipment and machinery
- Ongoing employment opportunities
- Opportunity to build a career in powerline vegetation management
- Prospect for experienced operators to further develop their skills
- Regular outdoor work throughout South Australia
- Competitive pay based on experience, licences and qualifications

📌 EWP / CHIPPER OPERATOR - Powerline Vegetation Management (Adelaide)
🏢 Branch Out Tree Services
📍 Adelaide