Schedule 2 - Position Description
Position: Plant Operator (Roller)
Position Number: 7050
Directorate: Infrastructure
Team: Construction
Position Status: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Queensland Local Government Industry Award (Stream B) Level 5
Reports to: Longreach Construction Supervisor
Accountable for: NA
Located: Longreach
Revised: April 2025
Our Vision
Connecting Council and Community
Our Mission
Delivering Excellent Services
Our Values
1. A Safe and Healthy Work Environment
1. Inclusiveness and Respect
2. Consistency and Fairness
3. Teamwork and Staff Development
4. Performance and Value for Money
5. Leadership and Collaboration
6. Sustainability
7. Forward-looking
Position Objective
This position will be required to perform safe and efficient operation, maintenance and use of assigned plant,
equipment and materials, and associated labouring duties, as directed in the execution of Council's civil
construction and maintenance activities.
Position Responsibilities
Functionalities Key Responsibilities
Plant Operations
• Carry out plant operations to a high standard of excellence, ensuring
efficiency, quality and safety.
* Operate assigned plant and equipment, or as directed various plant in
accordance with operational requirements and competency.
Plant Maintenance
• Complete pre-start checks to ensure plant is safe to operate, including
but not limited to, checking all warning lights and gauges, seatbelts, lights,
indicators, and brakes.
* Undertake basic maintenance of plant in accordance with manufacturer
recommendations and workshop requirements.
* Ensure correct "shut down" procedure is observed, and plant is totally
secured prior to leaving the work site or Depot.
* Ensure machine operates efficiently and report to workshop any
necessary repairs, such as worn pins or bushes, damaged belts, or hoses,
loose or broken studs and nuts.
* Ensure all safety guards are in place and secure, and all safety
signs/stickers are available and visible.
* Ensure cabins are clean and tidy, free of loose materials and windows are
clean.
* Ensure tyres are correctly inflated and wear pattern is regular.
* Ensure machine is operated correctly and not used on inappropriate
tasks.
* Operate all plant, tools, implements or equipment in a safe and effective
manner.
* Relieve in other locations in the Council to cover absences, training etc.
when required.
* Work outdoors in all weather conditions, with appropriate protective
clothing.
Labouring
• Undertake manual handling of materials e.g. excavation and spreading of
material associated with civil construction and maintenance.
* Operate a variety of handheld power tools.
* Set out temporary traffic control signage.
* Operate handheld compaction equipment.
* Ability to lift, carry and move heavy objects or equipment as required.
* Ensure tasks are performed in accordance with relevant work standards
and operating procedures.
* Ensure tasks are carried out in a reliable, efficient, and safe manner.
Other
• Other such relevant duties as required from time to time which would
generally fall within the scope of this position as directed by your
accountable supervisor or the Director of Works.
* Carry out all duties in line with Council's Workplace Health and Safety
policies and procedures and adhere to any legislative obligations
Key Relationships
Internal
Construction Supervisor The incumbent will have an effective and responsive working relationship with
the Construction Supervisor
Managers – Works
Coordinator and Manager of
Civil Construction and
Maintenance.
The incumbent will have an effective and responsive relationship with the
Works Coordinator and Manager of Civil Construction and Maintenance.
External
Government Agencies and
Clients
Communications will be conducted in a professional manner in line with
Councils' Core Values
Position Requirements
Skills
• Sound communication skills both written and oral, with the ability to deal with all levels of the organisation
and members of the public.
* Strong time management, organisation and planning with an ability to prioritise and meet critical timeframes.
* Basic numeracy skills to perform calculations relevant to duties.
* Ability to follow directions and work within a team environment.
* Ability to carry out machine operation, daily servicing checks and basic maintenance as per operators
handbook and workshop guidelines.
* Ability to read and interpret plans and traffic management standards.
Knowledge
• A thorough understanding of how to maintain a safe working environment with demonstrated experience in
managing risks associated with road maintenance and construction.
* Knowledge of road regulatory and advisory signage.
* Sound Knowledge of construction and maintenance techniques, including operational work practices and
standards associated with the relevant work area.
Mandatory Experience/Qualifications
• Traffic Management Implementation.
* General Construction Induction card.
* Plant competency including: Roller
Desirable Experience/Qualifications
• Current Class "HR" Drivers Licence.
* Plant competency including: Excavator. Loader
* Control Traffic with a Stop Slow Bat.
* Experience in bitumen and asphalt duties.
* Certificate III in Civil Construction.
* First Aid Certificate.
Vision and Hearing Requirements
This position requires a vision test
This position requires a hearing test
Cognitive Requirements
Frequency (% of working day)
Rare/Never Occasional 0-33%
Frequent
34 – 66%
Constant
> 66%
Working Independently - ability to utilise
autonomy with respect to the processes by
which tasks are completed.
Team Based Work - works in a team of people
and not exposed to isolation
Communicating With Others – Verbal
Communicating With Others - Written
Focused Attention on Task - high levels of
attention required to minimise errors and
ensure accuracy
Concentrating – high levels of concentration
required while completing required tasks
Planning and Sequencing Tasks and Activities -
managing multiple tasks or projects
simultaneously, ensuring that all activities are
completed efficiently and effectively.
Decision Making - required to exercise sound
decision making while completing all aspects of
the position
Problem Solving – requirement to develop
sound solutions to novel or unusual problems
arising during the course of the day
Reasoning - required to exercise sound
reasoning while completing all aspects of the
position within defined scope
Judgement - required to exercise sound
judgement while completing all aspects of the
position within defined scope
Short and Long-term Memory Recall – ready
access to documented procedures or
precedents to perform requirements of the
position
Emotional Resilience - exposure to stressful or
distressing situations including meeting
specified deadlines and production demands,
dealing with aggressive or upset
customers/clients, high conflict situations,
general workload demands, change beyond
individual's personal control
Interruptions – frequency of interruptions to
daily work plans and requirement to change
work plans at short notice
Workplace Health and Safety Obligations
All employees have a legal obligation to comply with regulatory requirements and LRC– SMS (Longreach Regional
Council's - Safety Management System) incorporating WH&S policies, procedures and work instructions. These
are introduced to ensure the health and safety of employees, contractors, visitors, volunteers, the public and the
environment and remain compliant with Industry Benchmark Standards.
Employees of Longreach Regional Council have the following responsibilities for health and safety at work.
* Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and ensure that their actions do not adversely
affect the health and safety of others.
* Comply with and follow all reasonable instructions for work health and safety (WHS) and cooperate
with all reasonable WHS policies, procedures, guidance, instructions, and directions.
* To not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse any substance or thing provided in the
interests of WHS.
* Use Longreach Regional Council's WHS risk management approach, participate in risk
assessments and assist in identifying and using control measures to eliminate or minimise WHS
risks.
* Ensure safe work practices including operating and maintaining all machinery, equipment and plant
in a safe way and holding licences and training where required.
* Report any worn out or defective tools or equipment or problems with tools and equipment.
* Comply with Council's induction and training requirements.
* Participate in meetings, training, consultation and other WHS activities such as inspections, incident
investigations, and evacuation drills as required.
* Use, maintain and store personal protective equipment (PPE) in the appropriate manner.
* Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures for their work area and comply with
instructions given by emergency response, including emergency wardens and first aiders.
* Report all problems with undertaking work, including concerns or signs of injury, discomfort, or ill
health, immediately to their manager or supervisor.
* Report any unsafe situation, workplace hazard, injury, incident, or near-miss to their manager or
supervisor immediately.
* STOP WORK if it not safe to continue and report concerns to their manager or supervisor.
* Assist in maintaining a high level of housekeeping, cleanliness, and tidiness.
* Undertake tasks as required to enable continuous improvement for WHS management.