Silviculture Forestry worker - Chainsaw Operator

Job ID 22786569
Southland, Southland
Full-time
Listed on 30 Apr 2025

About this job

An Otautau employer is looking for a Silviculture Forestry worker - Chainsaw Operator to join their crew full-time.

This full time permanent position involves the following chainsaw work: trimming and clearing forestry roads, maintaining forestry tracks, and line cutting. You may also be required to assist with firefighting, controlled burning and fire suppression if necessary.

Key responsibilities: - To remove trees and trim vegetation form forestry roads to keep roads clear for vehicle access - To maintain tracks by trimming trees and to line cut within commercial forests. - Must be available for fire suppression, controlled burning, and firefighting if required.

For more information or to be referred to this role contact Chris on 029-274-3371 or chris.cullen004@msd.govt.nz

Job Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of experience working in forestry with chainsaw experience. Must be honest, reliable, able to work well within a team, take instruction, and demonstrate pride in your work. Be physically fit, self motivated, positive, reliable and have a strong work ethic. Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing; ongoing testing also required. References from previous work will be required.

Days of work
Monday to Friday, 7.00 am to 4.00 pm 30 - 40 hours per week (40 hours per week)
Pay Details
30
Job Category
Forestry and Logging Workers
Career Level
Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
Driver Licence
Not Required
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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