Excavator / Tractor Operator - Forestry

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

We have a casual position available for a excavator operator to operate a 25tonne high track forest machine in the Blackbutt/Yarraman/Nanango area with some travel required, tractor operation slashing/spraying may also form part of this role along with participation in 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 excavator operation in vegetation management/bush work.
• 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:

• Vegetation management within plantations 
• Tractor operation slashing/spraying
• Daily maintenance of equipment
• 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 excavator operations
• Conduct tractor operations
• ACDC Licence
• Fire crew member / crew leader

Experience: 

• Minimum 1 year experience in excator operation or rural machine work
• Experience in operating in steer terrain.
• 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

Applications are to be submitted via email to ****@kscontractingqld.com.au

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