Located on the crest of the Great Dividing Range, the township of Toowoomba sits about 700 metres (2,300 ft) above sea level. Some 450m below the Great Divide is the neighbouring shire of the Lockyer Valley and in many places along the range, its slope exceeds 40%.
Todd is one of our Dozer operators and the sites he's been working on recently is located in Hirstglen, just south of Toowoomba. On the job, Todd's been diligently constructing firebreaks, access roads and clearing fence lines. During a lunch break, Todd took some photos of his 'office views' and reflected on his work.
"A lot of people ask me why I'm so fussy about BK020 (Caterpillar D6R XL) and these photos should explain why. When you're working on the edge of the escarpment, you need to be able to trust your tractor. You need to be part of it and understand its every movement and sound."
"Understanding your machine is just as critical as knowing the type of material you're cutting and filling. I'm third generation of working bulldozers on the Great Dividing Range and above all, you need to respect the mountain...there's no second chances up there."
We appreciate having skilled operators in our team and we hope you enjoy these pictures of Todd and BK020 doing what they do best as much as we did!
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13129 New England Hwy, Cambooya QLD 4358
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