The Opportunity: To efficiently operate a road reclaimer and various other plant to meet required standards on maintenance and construction projects.
About Us: Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia, located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton. Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide high-quality specialist plant operation services including road construction and maintenance
* Maintain a high standard and consistent approach with the usage of all Council's plant
* Maintain and service plant and equipment daily, in accordance with operating procedures
* Carry out general labouring duties as required
* Maintain a daily diary of plant movements
* Comply with Council operating procedures and site-specific work plans
* Allow reconciliation of materials issued to work sites
* Read and interpret basic plans and instructions
* Undertake traffic control and implement traffic control plans as required
* Report declared weeds and perform wash downs of plant when exposed to weed declared areas
* Participate in Toolbox talks
* Liaise with workplace representatives and employees to continuously improve work practices
* Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
* Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties including providing and obtaining information
* Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position e.g. timesheets
* Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required
* Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
* Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
* Compulsory: Current Qld Class 'HR' driver's licence
* Compulsory: Qld Construction White Card or Blue Card (General Safety Induction)
* Compulsory: Implement Traffic Management Plans (ITMP) Qualification (or willingness to obtain)
* Desirable: Traffic Control Licence
* Desirable: Other plant tickets
ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
* Compulsory: Experience in the efficient operation of heavy vehicles within a maintenance or construction infrastructure environment
* Compulsory: Sound literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills and ability undertake Learning and Development opportunities as required
* Compulsory: Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment under minimal supervision
* Compulsory: Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices
Banana Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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