Grader Operator

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED. 
 
As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. 

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

In your role you will contribute to important community outcomes and making a real impact for Singleton. The natural diversity of your role means that every day will be different. The Grader Operator is responsible for operating a grader for the purpose of the maintenance and construction of roads and drainage assets, or other associated civil infrastructure of Singleton Local Government Area’s Roads.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake tasks associated with maintenance and construction of roads, drainage and other civil infrastructure including earthworks, concrete, pipe laying, bitumen, vegetation work and labouring.
• Interpret engineering design plans and provide set out and level control of works on allocated projects.
• Select, modify and regularly inspect traffic control plans (TCPs) to ensure that they meet set specifications and ensure safe management of traffic through and past the worksite,
• Set up works (with the support of the supervisor) to ensure expectations, including work health and safety, quality, environment and project objectives are clearly communicated and understood.
• Provide direction and support to team members when the supervisor is absent.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Solid working knowledge of and experience in civil road construction and maintenance techniques and the operation of road construction plant.
• Competency operating a Grader as well as plant and vehicles used in the civil road construction and maintenance including but not limited to: Excavator, Skid Steer, Backhoe, Loader.
• Accreditation in traffic control including traffic controller, implement traffic control plans and Prepare Work Zone Management Plan or willingness to obtain.
• A minimum of a current HR licence, along with a willingness to obtain a HC licence as supported under Council's Learning and Development Protocol.
• Certificate III Civil Construction (Road Construction & Maintenance) or willing to complete within first 12 months of employment as supported under Council's Learning and Development Protocol.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Working knowledge of local government civil works operations. 
• Previous experience working as a Grader Operator or an experienced Plant Operator looking to take a step up into a grader role.
• Dogging Licence

This position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis working 76 hours per fortnight on a team-based 9-day fortnight.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 7 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $2376 - $2673 per fortnight plus superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:   

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks 

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight

Your leave benefits include:     

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:   

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:   

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE? 

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click  to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council?  Click  to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Mark Burgess, Acting Coordinator Civil Operations on 02 6578 7***. 

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE TUESDAY 2 JULY 2024.