Forestry Fire Crew Member (Winter Season)

Winter fire season is near, and a forestry contractor near Sandton needs crews ready. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Sandton, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Sharpen and service chainsaws daily
• Fight veld fires with beaters and water packs under a crew leader
• Wear chainsaw chaps, helmets and ear protection at all times
• Stack logs by length for loading onto trucks
• Apply herbicide around young trees as instructed
• Prune lower branches with pruning saws and ladders
• Feed logs into sawmill machines and stack planks

• Willing to work in remote areas
• Passes the medical check for fire crews
• Valid ID
• Physically strong and fit for steep slopes
• Available for early starts and fire-season standby
• Able to work in a crew and follow the crew leader

• Fire fighting training
• First-aid training

• Full safety gear provided
• Chainsaw and fire training at no cost
• Fire-season standby allowance

• If you have a chainsaw ticket, put it at the top. Certified operators earn more and are hired first.
• Mention fire fighting experience, even as a volunteer. Fire protection crews look for it before winter.