Summary:
K&S; Contracting primarily provides silviculture and weed control services to forest growers, and local government clients.
We have a casual position available for a tractor / excavator operator in the Gympie region, the role is primarily vegetation management slashing or spraying, at times other tasks will be required to undertake such as fencing, signage installation and fire duties.
The successful applicant must
Be self-motivated with the ability to work in changing environments including roadsides, plantation forest and steep terrain
Have demonstrated experience in tractor operation in similar conditions listed.
Be physically fit with the ability to pass a medical clearance and fitness testing for fire duties
Pass pre employment drug and alcohol testing along with regular random testing
Available to travel as required
Implement our certified safety, quality and environmental practices
Duties Include:
Slashing
Excavator operation - cut and spraying vegetation
Weed spraying by tractor and some manual with Quikspray / UTV
Maintenance of equipment
Fencing installation, repairs and removal
Signage installation
Hazard reduction burning and wildfire response
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Qualifications:
Below qualifications are desirable, training will be provided to the right applicant.
Medium Rigid drivers licence
Conduct tractor operations
Conduct excavator operations
ACDC Licence
Fire crew member / crew leader
Experience:
Demonstrated experience in machine operation
Experience operating in forestry plantations (desirable)
Maintenance of machinery
Skills:
Self-motivated with the ability to work alone or in a team.
Ability to operate field devices for mapping and daily reporting
Job Types: Full time, Part time, Casual, Permanent
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Overtime
Work Location: In person
📌 Tractor Operator / Forest Worker Gympie
🏢 K&S Contracting QLD
📍 Australia