Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Plant Operator/Labourer - Town Streets.
About Us
We are a future-focused, community-responsive organisation with a charter to enhance all facets of life in the Shire.
About The Role
This role involves undertaking various tasks relating to town maintenance, road maintenance, and construction or other activities necessary to complete all Council works programs effectively and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain a positive image of Council in the Community by attending the workplace (or notifying unplanned absences) and performing tasks to the best of one's ability;
* Complete allocated work effectively and efficiently within expected timeframes to minimise the amount of re-work required;
* Actively contribute new ideas that enhance and improve the quality of work delivered to the Community of Cloncurry;
* Identify and report hazards and/or defects within the Shire that can be included in Council's works programs;
* E nsure all Workplace Health & Safety and Environmental practices are adhered to;
* Undertake and complete training and professional development as offered;
* Foster goodwill and cooperation between employees of various departments and work groups within Council;
Labouring Activities
* Grass cutting and maintenance of town streets, parks, gardens, and open spaces;
* Perform septic pump outs;
* Street maintenance such as pothole patching, footpath repairs, kerb & channel repair, linemarking;
* Maintain signs and guideposts;
* Litter & Garbage collection;
* Slashing;
* Graffiti removal;
Qualifications
* A current Police Clearance;
* Hold and maintain a manual C class driver's Licence;
* Construction White Card is mandatory prior to commencement;
* Traffic control and traffic management accreditation is highly desirable;
* Heavy Vehicle Licence (HR) is desirable but not essential;
* Plant Operator competencies across a range of machinery is highly desirable.