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Weed Sprayer - Kingaroy

The Position:

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A Weed Sprayer is required by K&S Contracting QLD the position is 38+ hours a week and will involve assisting our Pest Management Officers to undertake weed control on roadsides, reserves, private land and seasonal fire duties.

The opportunity will be Kingaroy based with travel required

The Duties:

Duties will include:

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All aspects of pest weed control such as-

 

  • Surveys and treatment of prohibited, restricted and environmental weeds

  • Vegetation management on roadsides and near infrastructure

  • Use of Quiksprays and manual spray equipment

  • Use of Chainsaws, Brushcutters and manual hand tools

  • Working in hot humid conditions, steep, and rough terrain

  • Hazard reduction burning, wildfire response and surveillance

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The Requirements:

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The successful applicant must have:

  • Experience in a similar role including weed control, vegetation management, farming, forestry or local government works

  • Knowledge of weed species and treatment methods

  • White Card

  • A high level of physical fitness with the ability to work outdoors in physically demanding conditions

  • Availability to work away as required

  • The proven ability to pass pre-employment and on-going random drug and alcohol testing

  • The ability to comply with the Company’s smoke free workplace policy

  • The ability to implement the Company’s safety, quality and environmental practices to Australian and International standards

  • A strong commitment to team performance and communication

  • A high level of self-motivation with an excellent work ethic

  • Minimum “C” class driver licence

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Desired:

  • ACDC Licence

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

  • Chainsaw Level 2

  • Experience as a fire crew member or the willingness to complete training provided.

 

The Application:

Applicants should email jobs@kscontractingqld.com.au with current resume and position being applied for

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FORESTRY WORKER - Kingaroy

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The Position:

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A Skilled Forestry Worker is required by K&S Contracting QLD for a full-time position for 38+ hours a week. The position is based from Kingaroy with some travel required to perform all silviculture services such as weed control, planting, pruning and fire protection.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity for career progression.

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The Duties:

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Duties will include

  • Weed spraying

  • Brushcutting

  • Tree planting

  • Tree pruning

  • General plantation maintenance

  • Equipment maintenance

  • Hazard reduction burning, wildfire response and surveillance

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The Requirements:

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The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

  • Experience in any of the following – Forestry, manual rural work, vegetation management

  • A high level of physical fitness with the ability to work outdoors in physically demanding conditions

  • Availability for away work as required

  • The proven ability to pass pre-employment and on-going random drug and alcohol testing

  • A strong commitment to team performance and communication

  • A high level of self-motivation with an excellent work ethic

  • Minimum “C” class driver licence

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The Pay:

Payment will be in accordance with the Silviculture 2020

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The Application:

Applicants should email jobs@kscontractingqld.com.au with current resume and position being applied for

 

 

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