Tractor Operator

**Summary**:
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 operator in the Gympie region, the role is primarily vegetation management slashing or spraying, at times other tasks will be required to undertake such as fencing, signage installation and 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 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

**Duties Include**:

- Slashing
- Excavator operation - cut and spraying vegetation
- 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

**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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual, Permanent

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime

Work Location: In person