Utility Arborist

Job Category: Power Generation & Distribution (Mining, Resources & Energy)

About the role

As a Utility Arborist, you’ll play a key role in maintaining safe vegetation clearances across MainPower’s electricity network. Working within our Vegetation team, you’ll operate specialised equipment to trim, prune, and remove trees near power lines, ensuring safe and reliable service for our communities. This hands‑on role involves daily fieldwork, safe plant operation, and supporting your team with high‑quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out day‑to‑day vegetation trimming activities in line with project and safety requirements
• Operate and maintain equipment such as chainsaws, pod‑saws, chippers, and elevated work platforms
• Safely operate vehicles and mobile plant, and act as a safety observer when required
• Maintain tidy and safe work areas, removing debris and feeding the chipper
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