The opportunity:
To construct and/or maintain Council’s roadnetwork and other assets to the required service level standards through theprovision of plant operations and labour support with a particular focus onweed spraying.
Key responsibilities:
Spraying
- Undertake planned and adhoc spraying activities to ensure Booringa’s road network and streets are presentable and meets Council’s service level standards.
Plant Operation
- Safely operate Council’s plant and equipment as per the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and Council’s policies and procedures.
- Undertake regular servicing and maintenance for plant, equipment, and machinery to ensure optimal capacity and efficiency levels and avoid unnecessary operational downtime.
- Report any faults through Council’s fault reporting system.
- Maintain plant records as per Council’s Integrated Maranoa Management System (IMMS) and plant management policies and procedures.
- Undertake any required plant inductions and assessments.
- Operate a variety of handheld tools and machinery.
Labour Support
- Undertake general labour duties and participate in multi-skilled team tasks as required.
- Perform work site preparation and clean up.
- Contribute to the setup of traffic control signage as per Council’s traffic control plans.
Interdepartmental Support
- Provide support and assistance to the local development officers with the delivery of community-based projects and partnership programs.
- Complete tasks required to ensure Council’s Service Level Agreements (SLA) is met between other Departments and Directorates within Council.
About working with Council:
- Mitchell, Qld
- Full time, permanent position - 38 hours per week
- Fortnightly Rostered Days Off
- 5 weeks annual leave
- 15 days personal leave
About you:
To be successful you will need to demonstratethat you meet the below mandatory requirements for the role:
- CurrentLR (Light Rigid) Class Driver Licence
- ACDCChemical Licence Training and Accreditation
- Verification of Skills Level to Competently Operate Mobile Plant (inparticular, Tractor and Slasher)(In-houseassessment)
- GeneralConstruction Induction (White) Card
Although not mandatory, the below qualifications and licences are considered beneficial to the role:
- HR (Heavy Rigid) or MR (Multi Rigid) Class Driver Licence
- RIIWHS302D – Implement Traffic Management Plan
- Certificate II in Civil Construction – Road Construction and Maintenance (or equivalent)
- Verification of Skills Level to Competently Operate Mobile Plant (in particular, Roller and Water truck) (In-house assessment)
To apply:
Press the Apply now button to complete the online application form. Please include:
- a covering letter
- a resume (CV) and
- any relevant licences and qualifications
We recommend you prepare these documents before you commence your online application because you will be asked to upload them.
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For more information:
Website: www.maranoa.qld.gov.au
Telephone: 1300 007 662