Maintenance and Construction Worker – F230177
$65,670 base per annum (plus entitlements)
The Position
The Shire of Manjimup is seeking highly efficient and effective individuals to assist the Shire’s Works team with potential to be based at the Manjimup and/or Pemberton Depot.
This role is responsible for:
1. Actively contributing to the Works team to effect a high standard of maintenance and construction work of roads, signage, bridges, drainage, vegetation and other local government infrastructure;
2. Assisting with the delivery of works department projects and maintenance activities, through the completion of on-ground tasks, so that they are delivered efficiently, effectively, within budget and finished to a high standard;
3. Safely and efficiently operating light plant, vehicles, hand and power tools, road construction plant and equipment including trucks, rollers, loaders and backhoes, and undertaking manual tasks as required;
4. Daily inspections and maintenance of plant and equipment including reporting of deficiencies and faults;
5. Assisting with after-hours call outs to maintain operation of the Shire’s infrastructure;
6. Listening to and carrying out all work instructions in a safe and responsible manner.
The Person
To be successful in this role you will need:
7. Ability to work under limited supervision and as part of a team.
8. Previous experience working with a range of road construction and bridge plant, hand and power tools.
9. Working knowledge of work health and safety principles and practices.
10. Self-motivated with a focus on outcomes that provide a benefit to the community.
11. Current HR class drivers licence (essential).
12. Basic Chainsaw Operators certificate (desirable).
13. Basic Worksite Traffic Management certificate (desirable).
The Benefits
The Shire provides the following benefits:
14. Immediate start available.
15. Additional superannuation matching up to 5.5%.
16. Free Manjimup Regional AquaCentre membership.
17. Free parking.
18. Great opportunity providing challenging and varied scope of works.
19. Idyllic location, tall timbers of the Southern Forests, to coastal settlements of the south, and providing an excellent work life balance.
To Apply
Applicants must have appropriate working rights in Australia, no sponsorship arrangements will be entered into.
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Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday 8 November 2023
The Shire of Manjimup reserves the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date for applications.