Crew Supervisor - Forestry

K S Contracting QLD

Maryborough, Hervey Bay & Fraser Coast, QLD

Conservation, Parks & Wildlife (Farming, Animals & Conservation)

Full time

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Forestry Crew Supervisor

The Position

A permanent position for a crew supervisor is required for 38+ hours per week to perform supervision of a work crew undertaking all silvicultural work, such as tree planting, weed control, fertilizing, fire duties, and general plantation maintenance.

Experience in the silviculture/forest industry is desired, however not essential, as all training can be provided to the right applicant.

The position will be based in the Maryborough region, with some travel required to the Monto area.

About us

K&S Contracting is a leading silviculture & weed control contractor based from Kingaroy, QLD Our crews service their local areas from Stanthorpe to Kuranda. Our clients include QLD’s largest plantation forest grower, local government, Main Roads, and private landholders.

What’s on offer -

Above award wages

Consistent rostering and overtime

Career progression and training opportunities

Quality equipment and processes

The Duties:

Duties will include:

Supervision of a work crew undertaking - Tree planting, fertilising, weed control and general plantation maintenance

Basic maintenance of equipment used

Planning and coordination of staff, equipment and materials used

Reporting and quality assessments

Hazard reduction burning, wildfire response and surveillance

The Requirements:

The successful applicant must have

Experience in any of the following: silviculture/forestry, Farming, Horticulture, Vegetation management, outdoor work, crew supervision

Good physical fitness with the ability to work outdoors in physically demanding conditions

Good time management

The proven ability to pass pre-employment and on-going random drug and alcohol testing

The ability to implement the Company’s safety, quality, and environmental practices to international standards

Minimum “C” class driver's licence

Desired Certificates/Experience:

Fire crew member/crew leader

MR Licence

ACDC Licence

Current chainsaw ticket

Operate side by side vehicles

First Aid

Certificate in forest growing and management

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Applications with current resume should be submitted to jobs@kscontractingqld.com.au with location and job title as subject.