Excavator & Inline Grinder Operators

Heritage Tree Care | South East Queensland | Immediate start available

Enjoy operating machinery? Want diverse projects, a modern fleet and opportunities to grow? Join the Heritage Tree Care team.

Work on projects ranging from tree removals in Council parks to large-scale land clearing across Brisbane, Redlands, the Gold Coast, Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast. Put your operating skills to work alongside an experienced team and build your career in arboriculture and land clearing.

Your role

You’ll be involved in:

- Operating excavators ranging from 5 to 24 tonnes.

- Operating inline grinders, chippers and other arboricultural machinery.

- Preparing and clearing sites.

- Handling and processing timber and vegetation.

- Completing equipment pre-start checks and maintaining a safe, organised work area.

- Working with your crew to deliver quality results safely and efficiently.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for reliable people who take pride in their operating skills and are keen to develop their skills and build their career in arboriculture and land clearing.

Ideally, you’ll have:

- A relevant RII excavator qualification and external Verification of Competency (VOC).

- A Construction White Card.

- Excavator experience in arboriculture or land clearing.

- Experience operating inline grinders, chippers or chainsaws.

- Hard landscaping experience, including retaining wall construction, is desirable.

- An MR, HR or HC truck licence.

- A current First Aid Certificate.





- A positive attitude, a commitment to safety and a willingness to learn.

New to arboriculture? If you have relevant machinery experience and the right attitude, we can provide training to help you develop your skills in the industry.

Why join Heritage Tree Care?

Join an established South East Queensland arboricultural company where you can contribute your skills and continue developing them.

We offer:

- Competitive pay: hourly rates plus applicable allowances, shift penalties and superannuation.

- Modern equipment: work with a modern fleet across varied projects.

- Tools and uniforms provided: arrive ready to work—we’ll provide what you need.

- Training and development: expand your machinery skills and arboricultural knowledge through our training programs.

- Career opportunities: build your experience across arboriculture and land clearing.

- A supportive team: work alongside people who value teamwork, quality and safety.

- Potential company vehicle: may be offered to a suitable applicant.

Other opportunities available

We’re also looking for:

- EWP operators.

- Tree climbers.

- Chipper operators.

- Planting and mulching crew members.

- Water Truck Operators.

Ready to join the team?

Multiple positions are available for an immediate start.

Send us your resume outlining your experience, qualifications and licences. Whether you’re an experienced operator or ready to bring your machinery skills into arboriculture, we’d like to hear from you.

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