Description:
Timber Harvesting Machine Operators x 4 required for permanent roles in Ireland. Company will sponsor a work permit, relocation costs and accommodation in Ireland. Must have minimum of 3years experience in using Ponsse, John Deere, Komatsu or Tigercat harvesting units. Operators undertake a range of tasks to do with the harvesting and maintenance of trees in natural forests and estates, including logging, felling and sawing trees. They run specialty vehicles such as tractors, skidders and harvesters to fell trees and transport timber. Responsibilities will include trimming limbs, cutting trees and slicing logs into shorter pieces.
Operate specialist forestry machinery safely to deliver high standards of forest maintenance and development
Carry out equipment inspections at the beginning of each workday to ensure it is safe to start and move to the harvest location
Navigate forest roads using physical maps and/or GPS
Operating equipment while observing signals from a colleague over a two-way radio
Weigh logs, confirm species, load transporter trucks and prepare receipts and other documents as needed
You’ll be working mostly on site in forest environments in all weathers. Work can be physically demanding and hazardous
Only those with relevant experience need apply. Send an up to date CV to Dermot.byrne@flexsource.ie