Pole Dresser

  • Hervey Bay
  • Temporary
  • Fri Nov 6 01:07:29 2026
  • 74872

We're seeking a motivated and safety-focused Pole Dresser to join our team in Hervey Bay. Working with hardwood poles and specialized machinery, you'll play a key role in producing quality products that support Australia's infrastructure and utility industries.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Operate chainsaws, milling machines, and other equipment to cut and prepare hardwood poles to customer specifications.
  • Manufacture and prefabricate hardwood poles and related products.
  • Conduct daily machinery pre-start inspections and work safely at all times.
  • Complete production paperwork and quality documentation accurately.
  • Assist with stocktakes and inventory management.
  • Maintain a clean and organised work area.
  • Identify and report safety hazards, incidents, and improvement opportunities.
  • Meet production targets while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.



What We're Looking For

  • Experience in timber processing, manufacturing, production, or a similar hands-on environment.
  • Confidence operating machinery such as chainsaws, saws, or milling equipment.
  • Strong focus on workplace safety and quality.
  • Physically fit and comfortable with manual labour.
  • Reliable, team-oriented, and willing to learn.


If you are a dedicated and safety-conscious individual with a background in hardwood pole maintenance, we encourage you to apply for the Pole Dresser position. Join our team and help us create a safe and efficient work environment for all.

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.