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Log Grab Driver/Debarker Operator

Log Grab Driver/Debarker Operator

Full time

Location: Jubilee Sawmill, Mt Gambier, SA, AUS

Applications close: 19 February 2025


$30.72 per hour (once trained and assessed)

The OneFortyOne Jubilee Sawmill is one of the largest and most modern sawmills in South Australia, employing local people, and supporting our community.

We believe in an inclusive culture that is rich in diverse thinking, ideas, and experience, and are interested in passionate people with transferable skills and experience gained from any industry.

The Role:

As a member of the Logyard team, you will be responsible for efficiently and safely performing duties of the Logyard using relevant plant and equipment. This involves multi skilling and job rotation with key responsibilities of operating log grabs to unload trucks, loading logs into the mill infeed, and operating the debarker.

Hourly rate of $30.72 (Level 5) once trained and assessed with additional 15% shift loading on afternoon shift.

Working a 5-day week (Monday-Friday), 8 hours per day on a rotating day and afternoon shift roster plus overtime as required.

Day shift is from 7am-3pm and afternoon shift is 3pm-11pm.

You: 

  • have previous log grab/debarker operation and/or heavy vehicle operation experience
  • ideally hold a relevant mobile plant licence (loader, log grab, harvester etc.)
  • have a strong commitment to working safely, with the ability to follow procedures
  • are a reliable and punctual employee with effective communication skills
  • can work effectively as a member of a self-contained crew
  • are willing to learn different roles to become multiskilled
  • are flexible to cover shifts on short notice as required
  • are able to solve problems and have good judgment when making decisions
  • demonstrate leadership qualities

To Apply:

Our people are key to our success, and we’re passionate about being a great place to work. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to careers@onefortyone.com.

For more information about the role contact Glenn McCrae on 0438 987 675.


OneFortyOne encourages applicants of all genders, ages, and cultures, including First Nations people, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ people.


OneFortyOne acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their deep connections to land, water, and community. We pay our respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations people today.

In Aotearoa New Zealand, Māori communities have a strong spiritual connection between people and the land – the wellbeing of one sustains the wellbeing of the other. We strive to build meaningful relationships with iwi as tangata whenua (people of the land/region), to be responsible intergenerational kaitiaki (stewards/guardians) of the land where our forests grow.