Utility Arborist
Visa sponsorship
Trade · New Plymouth, New Zealand · Full-Time · $32 - $40/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Keeping vegetation clear of electricity infrastructure calls for careful judgement as well as practical tree work. This full-time Utility Arborist position in New Plymouth, New Zealand, combines site assessment with planning and coordination for a national vegetation management business. You will work alongside line crews and communicate with clients and property owners as jobs progress.
The schedule runs from 7am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with optional overtime. As an accredited employer, the business can sponsor workers through the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). Safe use of arboriculture equipment and an understanding of pruning are central to the work.
Use your current English CV to connect your arboriculture training and licence class with examples of vegetation clearance and equipment handling. Present your utility arborist experience with Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Examine trees and other vegetation near and around powerlines to establish the work needed.
- Organise vegetation management activities, including the work plan and coordination with line crews, clients and property owners.
- Complete tree work using chainsaws, pole saws, chippers and hand tools.
- Make safety the starting point for every task.
Requirements & Eligibility
- An arboriculture award at NZQA Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent) is required.
- Hold at least a Class 1 licence and bring at least 1 year of experience.
- Understand arboriculture practice, including identifying trees and pruning them.
- Have experience operating chainsaws, pole saws, wood chippers and other hand tools.
- Be physically fit for outdoor duties across any terrain and weather conditions.
- Be able to pass both a medical and a drug and alcohol test.
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