JOB VACANCIES
Tractor Operator / Spray Operator
Location: Gympie Region Based + Travel
Job Type: Negotiable Fulltime / Casual
Expected Start Date: June 2020
Summary:
K&S Contracting primarily provides silviculture and weed control services to private forestry, and local government clients. We have a position available for a tractor / spray operator in the Gympie region, the role is primarily vegetation slashing with some declared weed control
The successful applicant must -
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Be self-motivated with the ability to work in changing environments including roadsides, plantation forest and steep terrain
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Be physically fit with demonstrated experience in tractor operation in similar conditions
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Pass pre employment drug and alcohol testing along with regular random testing
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Available to travel as required
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Implement our high safety, quality and environmental practices to Australian and International standards
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Duties Include:
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Slashing
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Declared weed spraying
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Weed identification and inspections
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Maintenance of equipment
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Hazard reduction burning and wildfire response
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Work in varying conditions such as – Hot and humid, steep and rough terrain and thick vegetation
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SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Qualifications:
Below qualifications are desirable, training will be provided to the right applicant.
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Medium Rigid drivers licence
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Conduct tractor operations
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White card
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ACDC Licence
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Implement traffic management plans (formerly traffic management level 2)
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Fire crew member / crew leader
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Experience:
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Minimum 2 years experience slashing or rural machine work
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Experience working in forestry plantations (desirable)
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Maintenance of machinery
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Weed identification
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Skills:
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Self-motivated with the ability to work alone or in a team.
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Ability to operate field devices for mapping and daily reporting
Applications open: 09/04/2020 Applications close: 07/05/2020
Applications are to be submitted via email to
Please include CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria.
Expression of Interest –
Skilled Forestry Worker (Gympie Region)
Duties will include
Brushcutting
Knapsack Spraying
Potential applicants must -
Have proven experience in silvicultural work.
Ability to pass pre employment drug and alcohol testing
Please forward interest to include CV or details of previous silviculture experience.
Skilled Tree Planters
Experienced tree planters are required for planting work in the Cairns and Hinchinbrook coast areas.
Potential applicants must -
Have proven experience in plantation establishment.
Ability to pass pre employment drug and alcohol testing
Please forward interest to include CV or details of previous silviculture experience.