Job description
Come and work as a vital member of our Works team here at Mareeba Shire Council, located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.
The Role:
As a Labourer Construction & Maintenance you will provide high level labouring skills to assist with a variety of road maintenance and construction activities within the works section of Council. The work includes operating mobile plant and performing manual handling tasks. Maintenance of a safe working environment and application of correct manual handling techniques are essential requirements for this position.
What we are looking for:
You will have to undertake manual handling and labouring tasks in hot and humid conditions and be able to follow our safe work practices
You will be expected to operate Council plant, machinery and vehicles and work within a team environment with limited supervision
You will have sound written and verbal communication skills
Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills (Mandatory for the position)
Queensland Construction White Card, or National equivalent.
Current MR/HR class driver licence or be able to obtain one within 6 months of employment
Current Traffic Control Accreditation prior to commencement of employment or be eligible to obtain accreditation
Traffic Management Level 1 (MUTCD) or ability and willingness to acquire this qualification
The role is physically demanding and requires you to be physically fit and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical assessment
What we can offer you:
Permanent, full-time position
LGEA Level 3 – $54,100 per annum
Mareeba Allowance of $1,651 per annum and other allowances as applicable
Work/Life balance – 9-day fortnight
5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions
Lifestyle benefits such access to a Fitness passport
Learning and development opportunities
Salary sacrificing options
Interested?
Please send the following documents to recruitment@msc.qld.gov.au
Cover letter (no more than 300 words)
Your current resume
Completed Employment Application form
Applications Close: Tuesday, 4 April 2023
Contact:
For further information about this position contact Grant Bell, Foreperson Construction & Maintenance, on 0400 810 540 (during business hours only).
Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.