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addressAddressBurleigh Heads, QLD
type Form of workFull-time
salary Salary$33.32-40.56 per hour
CategoryConstruction & Property

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE:
AWX are looking for motivated people to join our clients Field Assistant staff to help eradicate invasive species.
ROLE INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS:
  • Pay Rate: $33.32 per hour + Penalties and allowances where due
  • Role location: Burleigh area - Starting Mid to Late January
  • MUST have valid driver's licence (Open preferred).
  • First Aid and CPR is required for Team Leader and Assistant Team Leader positions (First aid allowance paid)
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment functional assessment and drug & alcohol testing.
  • A sound level of computer skills and literacy.
  • Customer service background advantageous.
  • Able to work a 9 day fortnight, Monday to Friday, with every 2nd Monday off. (average of 76 hours in the fortnight)
  • Hours of work: Start times between 6:30am and 7am depending on time of year and team allocation. Finish times between 3:30pm and 4pm
  • If successful there will be a 1 day paid induction based at the main depot in Berrinba.
  • We supply PPE for this role. 3 x Shirts, 3 x Pants, a wide brim hat
DUTY DESCRIPTIONS:
The seasons transfer between Treatment (Warmer Months) and Surveillance (July to September) this is due to the Fire Ants not foraging for food once the ground temperature drops below 18°C.
Treatment Duties:
  • Walking up to 15km's per day across a variety of terrain to spread bait for invasive species.
  • Carrying a hand spreader (1-2 kgs including bait) in left hand and turning a crank with right hand to distribute bait from the spreader. Hand spreaders also have a support, which extends on the underside of the forearm from wrist to elbow to distribute weight more evenly.
  • 30 to 60 minutes vehicle travel in work vehicles from the depot to and from a worksite. Driving of work vehicles generally rotates.
Surveillance Duties:
  • Walking slowly up to 15km's per day across a variety of terrain to search for infestation (nests).
  • Carrying a light pointer (less than 500gms) in either left or right hand, as preferred, and poking the stick at the ground.
  • Bending to manually collect suspect ants in a small (<20ml)>• 30 to 60 minutes vehicle travel in work vehicles from the depot to and from a worksite. Driving of work vehicles generally rotates.
  • Being exposed to the various outdoor temperature ranges and climatic condition experience in south east Queensland.
Field-Based Administrative Duties
  • Resident liaison (door knocking, telephone calls)
  • Paperwork
ABOUT US:
We are a large Australian recruitment company who are proud of our company culture and truly believe our people are our biggest assets. AWX are well regarded across many industries and constantly have new and exciting roles available for the right people to grow within our business. Whether you are looking for short term roles or to work on long term projects then joining the AWX Team is the right move for you.
HOW TO APPLY:
So, have you got what it takes to join the AWX Team? Click apply now to send through your resume and cover letter! For any other information please contact the office 07 3238 0800
Nik Ronke
0417 175 994
Nronke@awx.com.au
Refer code: 1260076. AWX - The previous day - 2024-01-05 01:49

AWX

Burleigh Heads, QLD
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