Job Description

Experienced Machine Operators — looking to upskill? This one’s for you!

We’re looking for experienced Machine Operators with Magni capability, or the right tickets and attitude to step into a specialised role operating a Magni Machine fitted with a Woodcracker head.

With work across the Warrnambool region, this is a secure, full-time opportunity with consistent hours, overtime available, and DIDO options for the right candidate.

The Role:

Reporting to the Supervisor, you’ll play a key role operating a Magni to support vegetation clearance around powerlines. You’ll work across Warrnambool, Portland and Hamilton, typically travelling up to an hour to site, with paid LAHA opportunities available on select projects.

This role is centred around:

• Operating a Magni and learning to use the Woodcracker head in live vegetation management environments
• 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 $45.00 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
• C6 ticket and Dogman ticket
• Flexibility to work away from home when required
• 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
• MR/HR Truck Licence (desirable)
• Chainsaw operation qualification (Certificate Level 1 & 2) (desirable)
• EWP experience (desirable)

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 environment 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 clear path to success.

Check out our team member stories on our website www.activetreeservices.com.au

Make Australia your office and apply NOW!