JOB VACANCIES

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Tractor Operator

Location: Gympie Region Based + Travel

Job Type: Fulltime 38hrs+

Expected Start Date: November 2020

Summary:

K&S Contracting primarily provides silviculture and weed control services to forestry, and local government clients.  

We have a position available for a tractor operator in the Gympie region, the role is primarily vegetation slashing with some weed control 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

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Duties Include:

• Slashing

• Weed spraying by tractor and some manual

• Maintenance of equipment

• Hazard reduction burning and wildfire response

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SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

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Qualifications: 

Below qualifications are desirable, training will be provided to the right applicant.

• Medium Rigid drivers licence

• Conduct tractor operations

• White card

• ACDC Licence

• Implement traffic management plans (formerly traffic management level 2)

• Fire crew member / crew leader

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Experience:

• Minimum 2 years experience slashing or rural machine work

• Experience operating in forestry plantations (desirable)

• Maintenance of machinery

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Skills:

• Self-motivated with the ability to work alone or in a team.

• Ability to operate field devices for mapping and daily reporting

Applications open: 19/10/2020 Applications close: 02/11/2020

Applications are to be submitted via email to

Please include CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria.

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