AddressGrader Operator
Permanent Full Time
Location: Morwell
Salary Range $69,249.87 to $73,966.90 plus applicable allowances and 11% superannuation
Department: City Presentation
Do you want to make an IMPACT?
The Role
As a Grader Operator, you will use your high level of skills and knowledge to perform a range of asset and infrastructure maintenance activities throughout the City and you will do it with our community front of mind.
Working within a close-knit team based at Morwell Depot, you will contribute to the on-site activities of Council's Roads Teams, predominately using a Grader and sometimes a free roll and have demonstrated skills and experience across the range of plant and equipment typically used in the maintenance of roads, drainage and vegetation.
Reporting to the Leading Hand - Roads, you will assist across any area of the maintenance operations where work priorities demand, helping to achieve the overall objectives of the Infrastructure Maintenance Team and City Presentation.
Working hours will be from 7:00AM - 4:00PM with 9-day fortnight. Workdays will nominally start and conclude at Latrobe City Council's depot at Driffield Rd, Morwell however where an operational efficiency exists direct start on site with commuter use of a Council vehicle may occur .
About You
For this role, we are seeking an experienced road maintenance employee to utilise a high-level of competency-based skills and knowledge to perform a range of asset and infrastructure maintenance activities throughout the municipality. You will ensure work performed is of a high quality and meets the required service levels and standards set by Council.
You will need:
- Current heavy rigid vehicle licence.
- Competency operating a Motor Grader as well as plant and vehicles used in road maintenance including but not limited to Tractor and slasher/reach mower, skid steer loader, excavator, compaction equipment and flocon.
- Practical experience undertaking road maintenance and minor construction works.
- Current Traffic Control and Worksite Management certificate.
- Construction Induction (White Card).
All successful applicants are required to undergo a Police Check, Pre-Employment Medical Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.
We offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality of 77,086 people in the heart of Gippsland.
To apply
Please apply (and submit your responses to the Key Selection Criteria) via the Latrobe City Council website.
Applications will close at 11.59 PM Friday 21st June 2024.
Contact Murray Websdale, Coordinator Infrastructure Maintenance on 0419 875 *** for a confidential discussion.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at ***************@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 367 700.
We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at *******@latrobe.vic.gov.au or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
