Utility Arborist
Visa sponsorship
Trade · New Plymouth, New Zealand · Full-Time · $32 - $40/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Are you comfortable working near powerlines? A national vegetation management company wants an arborist who works safely for its New Plymouth branch. Across the Taranaki region, the arborist checks vegetation near powerlines, plans and coordinates what needs doing, and collaborate closely with property owners, line crews and clients so that the electrical network stays trustworthy.
Work is Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm, and optional overtime can be added. Training is available, with room to advance. As an accredited employer, the company is part of the AEWV sponsorship system. Practical outdoor work with a regular weekday pattern suits many arborists.
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Key Responsibilities
- Check the state of vegetation close to powerlines
- Plan vegetation management work
- Coordinate vegetation management work
- Build good working relationships with property owners, line crews and clients
- Do arboriculture tasks with pole saws, chainsaws, hand tools and chippers
- Put safety first on every job
Requirements & Eligibility
- Arboriculture training to NZQA Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent)
- Class 1 licence as a minimum
- A minimum of 1 year of experience
- Grasp of arboriculture, tree identification and pruning; chainsaw, pole saw, wood chipper and hand tool experience
- Good physical fitness for outdoor work in any weather and terrain
- Able to pass a drug and alcohol test and a medical
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