Address Join our Infrastructure Delivery Unit in a permanent full-time role. The Plant OperatorLevel 1 position provides safe and effective transport of Council employees and/or plant and materials throughout the Tweed Shire. You are responsible for the daily maintenance and operation of the plant and any associated equipment. It is desirable that the incumbent has a sound knowledge of the shire road network.
What's on offer:
a base salary ranging from $52,657 per annum with competency-based increments up to $59,678 per annum, plus 11% super
76 hour, 9 day fortnight
training and development opportunities
flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
literacy and numeracy skills at a level sufficient to enable reading of job instructions, operation and maintenance manuals and to complete work records
experience and ability to operate and maintain plant in a safe manner
competence in plant maintenance and cleaning procedures
reliable and have a strong commitment to safety
General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
About us:
Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 8 March at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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Pre-Employment Screening:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
Immunisations:
This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program.
How To Apply:
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Essential:
1. Literacy and numeracy skills at a level sufficient to enable reading of job instructions, operation, and maintenance manuals and to complete work records.
2. Demonstrated competency in relevant civil plant and machinery:
TRANSPORT
Gang Truck, Single Axle Tip Truck, Flocon Truck, Chipper Truck (MR Licence)
Tandem Axle Tip Truck, Water Truck (HR Licence)
Spray Truck (MR Licence and current ChemCert chemical spray accreditation)
PLANT
Roller, Tractor Mower (C Licence)
Street and Footpath Sweeper (MR Licence)
Forklift (National High Risk Work Licence)
3. Demonstrated competence in plant maintenance and cleaning procedures.
4. Demonstrated communication skills and the capacity to work as a member of a team.
5. Demonstrated competence in preparing and maintaining accurate records within required timeframes, for example – daily run sheets, safety checks and timesheets.
6. General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
Desirable:
7. Sound knowledge of Tweed Shire Road network.
8. Hold additional National High Risk Work Licences and/or RMS heavy vehicle licence (MR, HR, or HC) for other plant and machinery listed in this position description.
9. Demonstrated experience in the operation of one or more additional plant and machinery listed in this position description.
10. Demonstrated recent experience in civil construction e.g., drainage and concrete construction, and earthworks or relevant qualification e.g., Certificate III Construction.
11. Demonstrated competence in the use of a chainsaw.
12. Available and willing to be part of the afterhours on call team (planned roster).
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