Forestry Crew Supervisor - Yeppoon (Byfield)

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The Position

A permanent position for a Crew Supervisor is required for 38+ hours per week to perform supervision of a work crew undertaking all silvicultural work such as tree planting, weed control,, fire duties and general plantation maintenance.

Experience in the Silviculture/Forest industry is desired however not essential as all training can be provided to the right applicant.

The position will be based in the Yeppoon (Byfield) region with some travel required.

About us 

K&S Contracting is a leading silviculture & weed control contractor based from Kingaroy, QLD our crews service their local areas from Stanthorpe to Kuranda. Our clients include QLD’s largest plantation forest grower, Local government, Main roads and Private land holders.

What’s on offer -

• Above award wages 

• Consistent rostering and overtime 

• Quality equipment and processes 

 

The Duties:

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Duties will include:

• Supervision of a work crew undertaking - Tree planting, weed control and general plantation maintenance

• Basic maintenance of equipment used

• Planning and coordination of staff, equipment & materials used

• Reporting and quality assessments

• Hazard reduction burning, wildfire response and surveillance

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The Requirements:

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The successful applicant must have:

• Experience in any of the following – Silviculture/forestry, Farming, Horticulture, Vegetation management, outdoor work, crew supervision

• Good physical fitness with the ability to work outdoors in physically demanding conditions

• Good time management

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

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

• Minimum “C” class driver licence

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Desired Certificates / Experience:

• Fire crew member / crew leader

• MR Licence

• ACDC Licence

• Current chainsaw ticket

• Operate side by side vehicles

• First Aid

• Certificate in forest growing and management

 

The Application:

Applications with current resume should be submitted to jobs@kscontractingqld.com.au with location and job title as subject.

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                                           Tractor Operator / Forest Worker - Gympie 

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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 in the Gympie region, the role is primarily vegetation management or spraying, at times other tasks will be required to undertake such as fencing, signage installation and fire duties.

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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:

• Excavator operation - vegetation clearing

• Slashing

• 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

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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

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The Application:

Applications with current resume should be submitted to jobs@kscontractingqld.com.au with location and job title as subject.

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