Arborist (Senior) Vegetation · Hamilton

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Annual salary reviews, paid overtime and on-call allowanceFull medical, life and income protection insuranceJoin our growing vegetation teamHere 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.ResponsibilitiesTrim or remove vegetation/trees within our networkPrepare, maintain and operate a range of Arborist's tools and equipmentCarry out preliminary site visit prior to commencement of a new job to gain insight into the scope of work and any issues that may ariseDemonstrate strong leadership skills to encourage and motivate teams to meet set targets and objectives on a daily basisBe available as part of the standby roster as requiredTake ownership of jobs and ensure crews are running efficiently to maximise productivityLiaise with the control centre, dispatch and other operations staff, as requiredEnsure the correct maintenance and operation of company vehicles, materials and plant as requiredLiaise with other utilities / authorities if requiredEnsure the correct use of appropriate technology and toolsSkills and ExperienceSignificant Arborist experience in the utility spaceCommitment to Health and SafetyFormal qualifications preferred (as well as class 2, 4 or 5 driver's licence)EWP experienceProven track record with similar responsibilitiesDemonstrated experience in the supervision of arborist-based teamsBest-in-Class BenefitsAt WEL, we look after our people and you'll benefit from a powerful package of benefits:Medical, life and income protection insuranceFlexible working options – time in lieu, ability to purchase additional annual leave, 9-day fortnight, and much moreRelocation costsAn excellent salary package, including annual salary reviews, on-call allowance and paid overtimeWe 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 NetworksWEL 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 HereWe 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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