Address- Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
- Current HR Drivers Licence, Plant Operator Competencies
- LGE 5 ($61,024 per annum base salary + superannuation)
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About the Role
The Infrastructure and Operations Division is custodian of over $6B in infrastructure assets across portfolios of: Transport, Storm water, Open Space, Water, Wastewater, Waste, Cemeteries, Coastal, Buildings and Facilities assets. The management of these assets requires a large capital renewals program comprising hundreds of various sized projects annually. In addition, continuing growth of the city drives the need for new infrastructure or upgrades to existing infrastructure.
Working predominately on a Backhoe, the Plant Operator will complete all assigned projects and delivery tasks as requested by the Plant Allocation Foreperson for the Construction and Maintenance performance plan. You will formulate plans of work as a part of the job analysis for individual projects and complete pre-start and pre-work checks to ensure the safe operation of all plant and trucks.
Whilst not on the Backhoe, you will assist construction and maintenance personnel with labouring activities while onsite for Construction and Maintenance projects.
About you
Mandatory requirements include:
- Current HR Drivers Licence
- Relevant Backhoe Certificate of Competency
- Final Trim experience
You will have experience in the operation of a Backhoe to achieve construction tolerance for local authority works. Experience on other plant would be desirable (road roller/skid steer/mini excavator).
Other requirements of the role include:
- Certificate associated with the successful completion of the Safe Working Near Live Exposed Parts training course
- Knowledge and experience in the efficient and safe operation of heavy ridged vehicles and other item of plant; including servicing requirements and prestart checks and basic mechanical knowledge associated with day-to-day maintenance of plant and trucks.
- Basic knowledge of construction and maintenance practices associated with the development and maintenance of municipal infrastructure.
- Knowledge of Aus-Spec, Australian Standards, Load Restraint Guide, Work Health and Safety legislative requirements, Quality Assurance procedures and all other relevant standards, guidelines and codes in the operation of heavy vehicles in a civil construction / local government environment.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role, plus your Resume, outlining previous academic and work experience. Attachments of the relevant and required qualifications and licenses relating to the role should be attached.
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Monday 3 June 2024
What We Offer
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.
Attachments:
- N01116N01117N01119N01127-N01132N01434_Plant Operator_LGE5_Updated Template_160524.pdf
