Laboring & machine operating position - Tractors, Excavator, Posi-Track

Karminda; Fraser Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GRAZING PINES - RURAL CONTRACTING, operating under Karminda Pty Ltd, is seeking a physically fit labourer to assist in vegetation management, fencing, and light earthworks across rural sites on the Fraser Coast region. The role includes operating tractors, excavators, and Positrack machines as part of a versatile field team.

Ideal candidates will be based between Bundaberg and Gladstone, able to live away from home during Monday–Friday blocks, and hold or be willing to obtain the required

Qualifications

• Physically fit for outdoor, labour-intensive work.
• Experience in rural activities preferred.
• Honest and respectful with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist in range of services offered (vegetation management, fencing, earthworks).
• Operate tractors, trucks, excavators and posi-track equipment.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety on site.

Skills

Physically fit

Team player

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Willing to learn

Education

White Card

HR/HC/MC licences

Tools

Tractor operations

Civil excavator operations

Posi-track operations

Job description

Laboring & machine operating position - Tractors, Excavator, Posi-Track

Karminda Pty Ltd Trading As GRAZING PINES - RURAL CONTRACTING is a family-owned business, based on the Fraser Coast, predominately working in the railway, local government and forestry industries. Our business offers a wide range of vegetation management services, including slashing, herbicide spraying and fertilizing to both private land holders in the local area and government organisations. We also carry out regular fencing projects, which includes rural stock fences & chainwire security fences, as well as a small amount of excavations & earth works.

Please view our website to get a better understanding of who we are and what we do- www.grazingpines.com.au

The area our business services is mainly from Gympie to Gladstone, and west to Gayndah. On occasions we do operate further a-field. Due to our large service area, this position will require the successful applicant to live away from home at times (Monday to Friday) with entitlements paid.This position is ideally suited to someone who is based between Bundaberg and Gladstone.

There is a great variety in this role for the successful applicant, they will be required to assist in carrying out all of the diverse range of services our business offers. The position is labour intensive at times so requires an individual who is physically fit and enjoys working outdoors. Position also includes the operation of tractors, trucks, excavator and posi-track.

Pay rate is dependent on experience, competency and tickets/licences held by successful applicant. Experience in rural activities preferred, eg. chainsaw, tractor, excavator, posi-track operations, weed identification, fencing etc

Our team are highly qualified and passionate about consistently achieving a high standard of quality and safety across all projects.

Due to our customer base largely being government agencies, our business has a ZERO tolerance to drugs and alcohol, to ensure compliance with our customers requirements. Our business and our customers carry out random drug and alcohol testing onsite at any given time.

We are looking for someone to join our team that is/has:

based between Bundaberg and Gladstone

available to live away from home from Monday to Friday at times

experience in rural activities

honest and respectful

exceptional personal values

willing to learn & follow instructions

enjoys working as part of a team

highly motivated

enjoys working outdoors

has attention to detail

looks after plant and equipment to a high standard,

is passionate about doing the job right the first time

is safety conscious for themselves and their team mates

This job role requires specialised training and will require a percentage of time living away from home with entitlements paid.

The successful applicant will be placed on casual terms of employment for the first 3-months. Following this period the applicant may be offered full-time employment terms should they demonstrate their capabilities to an acceptable standard.

The following current tickets/licences an advantage;

HR, HC or MC drivers licence

White Card

Tractor Operations

Civil Excavator Operations

First Aid including CPR

ACDC (or some modules beneficial)

SARC & Fatigue Management

Rail Industry Worker Card