Our client, a local, reputable organisation, is currently looking for multiple Temporary Plant Operator's to join their team! In this role, you will play a pivotal role in supporting road construction, road maintenance, concrete, and drainage maintenance gangs through the operation of major plant and truck operations.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Operating major plant items, including graders, tractor & roller combinations, loaders, backhoes, skid steer loaders and attachments, truck and trailer combinations, and other associated plant and equipment to support concrete, drainage, road construction, and maintenance crews.
- Ensuring equipment is maintained in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition, adhering to recommended operating practices and conducting daily pre-start safety checks.
- Operating skid steer loaders, trucks, tag-a-long float, and compaction equipment for sealed and unsealed road construction and maintenance activities.
- Safely and competently operating all plant and machinery for road construction, resheeting, shoulder maintenance, and general road maintenance activities.
- Identifying problems or potential improvements in activities, services, or procedures, recording and informing the Team Leader, and ensuring effective action is taken.
- Completing inspections and recording information in accordance with the reporting requirements.
- Ensuring all tasks are carried out in compliance with OH&S policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
- Undertaking additional duties as required, including traffic control duties, operation of other licensed and experienced plant and equipment, and completing associated documentation.
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Current Driver's License with Heavy Combination endorsement.
- Certificate of competency for the operation of a skid steer loader and frontend loader.
- Current Traffic Controllers Statement of Attainment or willingness to obtain one.
- Current Construction Induction Card accredited by Work Safe Victoria.
- Ability to provide a satisfactory National Police check prior to employment.
- Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one.