AddressWe have an exciting opportunity for a General Hand / Plant Operator (Footpath Sweeper) to assist our Waste & Fleet Services team at the City of Kalamunda.
About the City of Kalamunda
The City of Kalamunda is located approximately a 35-minute drive from the Perth CBD and offers employees the opportunity to work in a diverse environment of rural, natural bush and a village atmosphere. The City of Kalamunda is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce which values, respects and thrives on diversity.
About this Opportunity
- Completion of tasks associated with waste management in an efficient/safe manner, under direction of Supervisor Resource Recovery.
- Operate road and footpath Sweepers in a safe, sound and effective manner.
- Ensure road and car park sweeping is carried out in accordance with the road sweeping schedule.
- Respond to customer requests for sweeping as required.
Further details can be found in the Key Result Areas of the Position Description
About You
To be successful for this role you will require:
- Possession of construction safety awareness “white” card.
- Hold current Basic Worksite Traffic Management (BWTM) and Traffic Controllers (TC) certificates would be desirable.
- Possession of a current ‘HR’ class motor vehicle driver’s licence allowing the holder to drive legally in Western Australia.
- Demonstrated high skill level operation of sweeper trucks and plant including machine maintenance procedures.
- Experienced in the safe operation and user maintenance of trucks and plant.
- Sound knowledge of safe operation procedures and maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Sound knowledge of safe operating procedures.
- Knowledge and compliance of Occupational Safety and Health Regulations.
- Competent literacy and numeracy skills.
- Demonstrated ability to read and understand road maps.
- Ability to operate on board data software.
- Clear and concise communication skills.
- Good customer service skills.
- Good time management skills
- Experience in working under traffic conditions.
- Manual handling skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work under limited supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Ability to complete designated tasks within set time frames.
- Ability to present a professional attitude to residents.
Hours of Work
This is permanent full-time position, and the standard hours of this role are:
- Thursday and Friday - 6.45 to 3.45 pm
- Saturday - 7.00am to 4.00 pm
- Sunday - 7.00am to 4.00 pm
- Monday - 6.45 am to 3.15pm early finish 8-hour day, Second Monday is Rostered Day Off (RDO)
There may be some early starts depending on the business requirements.
About the Benefits
This position offers a salary of $70,167 – 72,293 per annum plus superannuation. Other inclusions are operational allowance, annual increments, industrial agreement salary increases, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme, 22 days annual leave with 17.5% loading.
How to Apply
Refer to the Career Opportunities section at www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au for the position description.
Submit your application consisting of a covering letter providing your responses to the selection criteria and a current resume through Seek, attaching a maximum of TWO separate documents in PDF version.
For any further queries about the role, please contact People Services on 08 9257 9***.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 10 June 2024.
The City of Kalamunda reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date.
The City of Kalamunda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.
