Concrete Operator

Salary Range: $1,008 - $1,151 per 38 hour week + superannuation, with fortnightly RDO Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran. With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career. At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. We are an EEO Employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government. Benefits of working for Council Council are committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including Long Service Leave after 5 years Fortnightly RDO Support for training and professional development Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay Employee Assistance Program PPE provided The Position Working with the Crew Leader and team, the Concrete Operator ensures the efficient and effective construction and maintenance of a variety of concrete structures including roads, footpaths, kerb and gutters and vehicular crossings. The Concrete Operator undertakes all aspects of these projects including reading plans, setting levels and constructing formwork, pouring, screeding and finishing concrete, laying and joining of pre-cast concrete pipes, culverts and associated drainage structures, installing guardrail, competently using plant and equipment such as backhoe, jackhammers and concrete saws, completing relevant paperwork and ensuring a safe work site. Essential Requirements Commitment to Council’s Mission, Values and Code of Conduct Understanding of work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace and commitment to a positive contribution to WHS in the workplace and compliance with Council and legislative requirements Minimum two years’ concreting experience Backhoe Operator Ticket/Verification of Competency and demonstrated ability to competently operate backhoe in a variety of tasks OHS Construction Induction Certificate (“white card”) Class MR driver’s licence Traffic Controller Ticket (Stop/Slow Bat) Ability to use small plant and equipment such as jackhammers and concrete saws Sound oral and written communication skills Demonstrated reliability and punctuality Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team Desirable Requirements Certificate III Concreting or equivalent relevant qualification Excavator ticket / Verification of Competency and demonstrated ability to competency operate excavator to achieve outcomes Handling Hazardous Substances training and/or Chemical Handling Certificate Experience in grave digging and/or Safe Grave digging training Current Confined Spaces training Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment. Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 4 February 2024. For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.