Forestry Tree Planter
About this job
A well known and long established Forestry Planting business are hiring for the upcoming tree planting season. Planting season starts April / May, planting both pine and natives, and this is followed by chemical releasing, using a knapsack sprayer. This season will possibly go through until late July so there could be 3 months work available. Pay rate is at least NZ minimum hourly earnings, which will be lifted on April 1 to $23:50ph. You would be expected to earn significantly more than hourly rate after a few weeks on the job, based on performance.
If you love the great outdoors, then call us to apply now!
Job Requirements
1- Minimum Restricted Licence and own transport required. However, if residing within central Whangarei, pick-up can be arranged. 2- Must be physically fit and healthy and willing to work outdoors in sometimes challenging conditions. 3- Be drug free to pass pre-employment then random testing drug and alcohol testing. 4- Be available for stay aways (can be up to 10-days at a time). 5- Have NO previous criminal convictions.
Please note ONLY the shortlisted candidates will be contacted after applying.
- Days of work
- 30+hrs pw, across 5 days, 7am to 4pm (30 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $23.15 to start
- Job Category
- Forestry and Logging Workers
- Career Level
- Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
- Driver Licence
- Full, Restricted(Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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