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Timber Loader and Stacker

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White River, Mpumalanga

Contract

Posted 6 hours ago

Contract Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Winter fire season is near, and a forestry contractor near White River needs crews ready. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll report in White River. Relocation is not covered for this one. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What you'll actually do

Apply herbicide around young trees as instructed
Plant seedlings in prepared pits at the right spacing
Prune lower branches with pruning saws and ladders
Feed logs into sawmill machines and stack planks
Sharpen and service chainsaws daily
Clear and maintain firebreaks during the dry season
Wear chainsaw chaps, helmets and ear protection at all times

You'll need

Physically strong and fit for steep slopes
Passes the medical check for fire crews
Available for early starts and fire-season standby
Willing to work in remote areas

Extra points for

Previous plantation or sawmill experience
First-aid training

What's in it for you

Chainsaw and fire training at no cost
Fire-season standby allowance
Crew transport to plantations
Full safety gear provided

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in White River really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: chainsaw or firefighting certificates plus reference from a crew leader or forester.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around White River; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

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