Kyogle Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Plant Operator to join our team. As a Plant Operator, you will play a critical role in effectively and efficiently operating items of Council’s general plant such as loader, backhoe, and other plant in the maintenance and construction of Council’s network of roads and related physical assets.
The role offers a generous salary above award up to $69,586.40 dependant on experience, flexible working arrangements of 38 hours per week, and a 9-day fortnight. You will have the prospect to make a genuine positive contribution to the local community.
Responsibilities:
- Operate plant in an efficient and safe manner, complying with relevant laws, standards, Council policy, and ensuring the safety of the public, road users, and other employees.
- Ensure traffic control devices are erected and maintained during construction and maintenance operations.
- Meet all work health and safety requirements, including completing risk assessments and using necessary safety gear.
- Report any accidents or injuries and complete required paperwork.
- Operate other items of plant as required, provided relevant accreditations are held.
- Perform labouring and traffic control duties as needed.
- Maintain a diary of works carried out and submit it to the Overseer weekly.
- Report any difficulties in carrying out assigned tasks to the Overseer promptly.
- Maintain all items of plant in a roadworthy condition through daily and cyclical maintenance checks.
- Record time sheets accurately and submit them to the Overseer on time.
- Perform tasks in a manner that promotes effective teamwork and good public and co-worker relations.
Selection Criteria:
- Successful completion of Year 10 or equivalent.
- Hold relevant WorkCover or accreditation certificate for plant operation.
- Possession of a Class HR Drivers Licence.
- Ability and skill to operate plant items to required tolerances and have working knowledge of road plant maintenance/servicing.
- Working knowledge of unsealed road maintenance procedures, sealed road and drain maintenance procedures, pavement construction procedures, and earthworks operations.
- Ability to operate an item of plant in conjunction with other plant and traffic on job sites.
- Working knowledge of local roadmaking and pavement materials and their relevant compaction procedures.
- Ability to operate as a member of a works team.
- Experience and ability to undertake manual labouring tasks.
- Work Health and Safety Workcover General Induction Ticket (White Card).
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Work Health and Safety.
- Traffic Control Ticket (stop/slow).
- Ability to operate other items of plant.
- Chainsaw Ticket (Level 1 – cross-cutting).
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience, and qualifications make you a great fit for this position, along with your current resume. Send your application by email to [emailprotected] or by post, marked 'Confidential,' to the Human Resources Manager, Kyogle Council, PO Box 11, Kyogle, NSW 2474.
Kyogle Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, people living with disabilities, and indigenous Australians.
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