Arborist (Senior) Vegetation · Hamilton

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Annual salary reviews, paid overtime and on-call allowance Full medical, life and income protection insurance Join our growing vegetation team Here at WEL, we are working towards changing the approach to utility arboriculture and focusing our efforts on tree health and aesthetic values.
As a significant experienced Arborist, you will join our growing vegetation team to implement and oversee vegetation control measures that meet operational and safety objectives in a cost-effective manner as well as being hands on with the field staff.
Responsibilities Trim or remove vegetation/trees within our network Prepare, maintain and operate a range of Arborist's tools and equipment Carry out preliminary site visit prior to commencement of a new job to gain insight into the scope of work and any issues that may arise Demonstrate strong leadership skills to encourage and motivate teams to meet set targets and objectives on a daily basis Be available as part of the standby roster as required Take ownership of jobs and ensure crews are running efficiently to maximise productivity Liaise with the control centre, dispatch and other operations staff, as required Ensure the correct maintenance and operation of company vehicles, materials and plant as required Liaise with other utilities / authorities if required Ensure the correct use of appropriate technology and tools Skills and experience Significant Arborist experience in the utility space Commitment to Health and Safety Formal qualifications preferred (as well as class 2, 4 or 5 driver's licence) EWP experience Proven track record with similar responsibilities Demonstrated experience in the supervision of arborist-based teams Best-in-class benefits At WEL, we look after our people and you'll benefit from a powerful package of benefits:
Medical, life and income protection insurance Flexible working options – time in lieu, ability to purchase additional annual leave, 9-day fortnight, and much more Relocation costs An excellent salary package, including annual salary reviews, on-call allowance and paid overtime We are committed to making sure our people go home safe every day, and with a drug and alcohol-free worksite we will require you to undertake testing as part of your pre-employment health assessment as well as participating in our annual health assessment programme.
About WEL Networks WEL Networks is unique. We've been serving the Waikato for over 100 years, distributing electricity from the national grid so we can power over 100,000 homes and businesses.
With over 320 employees, we're proudly based in Hamilton and are owned by the community we work for. We play an important role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies to future-proof our region – and keep our communities flourishing.
Ready to learn more? Start here We actively value diversity, inclusion and want extraordinary people to join us. It is important to us that we get to experience a little bit of the 'real you' in your application. Check out the full position description for more details.
Applications will be screened as they arrive, and we may move quickly to interview.


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