AddressCloncurry Shire Council is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Plant Operator/Labourer - Town Streets to join the team, benefits include:
- 5 weeks Annual Leave
- RDO's
- Remote Area Housing Allowance
- Personal (Sick) Leave
- Salary $60,313-$61,603 per annum dependent on qualifications & experience
Cloncurry Shire Council is a future-focused, community-responsive organisation with a charter to enhance all facets of life in the Shire. Creating this improved future is underpinned by an increased focus on planning for the long-term needs of the community and coordinating the delivery and ongoing management of services, infrastructure, and facilities. The Council are in a strong financial position and play an important role in enhancing this thriving economy.
Few places can claim to be as influential in shaping Australia as Cloncurry. Birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctor Service and destination of the first Qantas flight - Cloncurry is a community that celebrates outback life. Popularly known as the "Friendly Heart of the Great Northwest", Cloncurry has the feel of a western town with the progressiveness of a modern community. The 'Curry', as it is affectionately known by locals, is 120km east of Mount Isa and 400km south of the Gulf of Carpentaria.
About The Role
The Purpose of this position is to ensure safe, efficient and environmentally sustainable operation of the Cloncurry Landfill in accordance with site-based management plans, site approvals and legislative requirements.
The Operator / Labourer (Landfill) provides community education, environmental protection, and vector control services specific to landfill sites assuring a high standard of environmental quality and compliance is maintained.
This role is responsible for the maintenance of Councils site and is predominantly a plant operator role.
Key Responsibilities
- Operating plant and equipment in a safe and competent manner
- Maintenance and compliance of landfill management plan
- Construction and maintenance of the site including cells, internal roads, firebreaks, bund walls, drains and leachate ponds.
- Ensuring daily pre-operational checks and prescribed plant/machinery maintenance are carried our and all faults or defects are reported.
- Perform and document minor equipment servicing, referring more complicated mechanical issues to the Workshop Supervisor
- Maximising the efficiency of plant and machinery
- Pushing, compacting and covering of waste to limit wind blow litter, safety hazards and vector control.
- Monitoring and maintenance of segregated waste and storage areas
- Controlling and directing public and any contractors operating on site
- Ensuring all waste entering site meets waste acceptance criteria and is deposited in appropriate cells.
- Contributing to the development of site procedures and documentation such as site procedures and Safe Work Method Statements
Qualifications
Mandatory:
- Possess a current Open Manual C Class Australian Drivers Licence.
- Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card).
Desirable:
- HC/HR/MR class Licence
- ACDC Chemical Accreditation (or ability to obtain)
- Front End Loader Licence/ticket
Applications Close Friday 5 January 2024 at 12:00pm
Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.
