Medium Plant Operator

Medium Plant Operator

Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week)

The role:

Council is currently seeking to build on our existing team of experienced and dedicated Medium Plant Operators, to work within our Works Delivery crew.

The role will be responsible for the operation of plant and machinery and undertake general labouring duties as directed for construction and maintenance works, ensuring all works are carried out in a safe, timely, efficient and effective manner.

Our Medium Plant Operator will have the opportunity to operate a range of different plant including but not limited to:  

What we need from you:

Ideally you will have one or more relevant licences and/or sufficient experience demonstrating competency to obtain a certificate of competency.  You will also hold a Construction Induction (White Card) and have proven experience to operate, maintain and service medium and small plant and a high standard. It is desirable that you will also hold Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plans Certification or willingness to obtain.

What's on offer:

• Salary Range of $1065.50 to $1193.30 per 38 hour week + 11% super + weekly operational staff allowance + potential overtime and the opportunity for salary progression
• Christmas break shut down and no mandatory public holiday work
• A true 38 hour working week, Monday - Friday with the opportunity to access overtime if desired
• 9 day fortnight (that means every second weekend is a long weekend!)
• 20 days paid annual leave every year and generous sick leave entitlements
• Access to training and development opportunities and career pathway
• Access to long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
• Salary sacrifice options

About us:

Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Enquiries & Further information

Give Peter Warden - Works Delivery Coordinator (Scone) a call on 02 6540 1*** or e-mail **@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au   to discuss this opportunity.

How To Apply

We encourage all applicants to apply online and attach their cover letter and resume by the closing date by clicking "Apply for this job" or through Council's website - upperhunter.nsw.gov.au. However, hard copy applications are also available on request and will be accepted via our Customer Services Teams (at the front counter).

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via **@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 65401*** to discuss.