
JOB VACANCIES
FORESTRY WORKER - Gympie
The Position:
A Forestry Worker is required by K&S Contracting QLD for 38+ hours a week. The position is based from Gympie with some travel required to perform all silviculture services such as weed control, planting and fire protection.
The Duties:
Duties will include
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Weed spraying
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Brushcutting
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Tree planting
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Tree pruning
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General plantation maintenance
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Equipment maintenance
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Hazard reduction burning, wildfire response and surveillance
The Requirements:
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:
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Experience in any of the following – Forestry, manual rural work, vegetation management
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A high level of physical fitness with the ability to work outdoors in physically demanding conditions
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Availability for away work as required
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The proven ability to pass pre-employment and on-going random drug and alcohol testing
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A strong commitment to team performance and communication
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A high level of self-motivation with an excellent work ethic
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Minimum “C” class driver licence
The Pay:
Payment will be in accordance with the Silviculture 2020
The Application:
Applicants should email jobs@kscontractingqld.com.au with current resume and position being applied for
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Weed Spray Operator - Gympie
The Position:
A Weed Sprayer is required by K&S Contracting QLD the position is 38+ hours a week and will involve undertaking weed control on roadsides, reserves, private land and seasonal fire duties.
The opportunity will be Gympie based with occasioanl travel required.
The Duties:
Duties will include:
All aspects of weed control such as-
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Surveys and treatment of prohibited, restricted and environmental weeds
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Vegetation management on roadsides and near infrastructure
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Use of Quiksprays and manual spray equipment
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Use of Chainsaws, Brushcutters and manual hand tools
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Working in hot humid conditions, steep, and rough terrain
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Hazard reduction burning, wildfire response and surveillance
The Requirements:
The successful applicant must have:
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Experience in a similar role including weed control, vegetation management, farming, forestry or local government works
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Knowledge of weed species and treatment methods
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White Card
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A high level of physical fitness with the ability to work outdoors in physically demanding conditions
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Availability to work away as required
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The proven ability to pass pre-employment and on-going random drug and alcohol testing
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The ability to comply with the Company’s smoke free workplace policy
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The ability to implement the Company’s safety, quality and environmental practices to Australian and International standards
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A strong commitment to team performance and communication
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A high level of self-motivation with an excellent work ethic
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Minimum “C” class driver licence
Desired:
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ACDC Licence
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Implement traffic management plans (Formerly traffic management level 2)
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Chainsaw Level 2
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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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Weed Spray Operator - Kingaroy
The Position:
A Weed Sprayer is required by K&S Contracting QLD the position is 38+ hours a week and will involve undertaking weed control on roadsides, reserves, private land,seasonal fire duties and livestock handling.
The opportunity will be Kingaroy based with occasioanl travel required.
The Duties:
Duties will include:
All aspects of weed control such as-
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Surveys and treatment of prohibited, restricted and environmental weeds
-
Vegetation management on roadsides and near infrastructure
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Use of Quiksprays and manual spray equipment
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Use of Chainsaws, Brushcutters and manual hand tools
Additional duties include
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Hazard reduction burning, wildfire response and surveillance
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Livestock handling and yard maintenance
The Requirements:
The successful applicant must have:
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Experience in a similar role including weed control, vegetation management, farming, forestry or local government works
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Some knowledge of weed species and treatment methods
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White Card
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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
Desired:
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ACDC Licence
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Implement traffic management plans (Formerly traffic management level 2)
-
Chainsaw Level 2
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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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