**Please note: Applications will be accepted throughout the Christmas period, ready for shortlisting and application review to commence from 5th January 2026.
About the Role
ETS holds contracts to clear vegetation along NSW's electricity network, and we're expanding our team in Goondiwindi and Inverell We are hiring passionate Tree workers and Ground crew for a DIDO (Drive-In Drive-Out) role, offering the chance to work hands on outdoors.
* Chipper Operators
* Ground Crew (experienced in felling trees)
* EWP Operators (EWP High Risk Licence required)
* Foliar Spray Crews
What We Offer:
* Living Away Allowances during any away work ($230 LAHA)
* Drive in Drive Out work – 2-3 weeks on 1-2 weeks off.
* Competitive hourly rates with overtime
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support
* Know some mates?? Help grow our team and be rewarded with refer a friend bonuses
About You:
You're safety-focused, physically fit, and love working outdoors. A positive, team-player attitude is essential. You're confident with machinery and ready to take on all tree crew tasks, chipper operation, ground clearing, and EWP work. You must be available to drive in and drive out of the work regions (company vehicles can be provided) and able to live away from home for up to 19 day swings.
Vegetation experience is a bonus, but we also welcome transferable skills from agriculture, labouring, construction or any other hands on industry.
Skills & Qualifications:
Essential:
* White Card (Construction Safety)
* HR or MR Truck Licence (or ability to obtain within first 6 months)
Desirable:
* Chainsaw and EWP licences
* Cert II ESI, Cert III Arboriculture, First Aid
* Chemcert
About ETS Infrastructure Management:
For over four decades, ETS Infrastructure Management has been a leader in Australia's infrastructure sector, proudly Australian-owned and operating across six states. With more than 1,300 dedicated team members and 46 depots and offices nationwide, we are positioned to deliver effective, efficient and sustainable solutions in vegetation management, traffic control, fleet management and electrical services. Our clients include major power companies, government agencies and large developers.
At the heart of our success are our people. We take pride in fostering a supportive, safety focused culture that values professionalism, initiative and personal development. When you join ETS, you're not just joining a workplace, you become part of a community committed to working together to make communities safer.
To apply:
If you would like to join a company with fantastic culture, career development opportunities and excellent remuneration and benefits click 'Apply Now' or for more information email
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We would like to take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your application and advise that only candidates that meet the position requirements and are an Australia Resident will be contacted.