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Form of workPlant Operator - Roads & Infrastructure Maintenance
- Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week ** Multiple Positions Available **
- Work a 9 day fortnight
- Salary Range $61,236.76 - $71,167.20 per annum (depending on experience & qualifications)
- PLUS conditions and on-call allowances, penalties and career development opportunities
The Opportunity
Wingecarribee Shire Council's Water Services branch is seeking motivated Plant Operators to join its Infrastructure Maintenance team. The Infrastructure Maintenance section is responsible for the construction, maintenance and quality assurance of Council's road assets. This position can include working across different work teams to meet business needs, assisting in a variety of routine manual labour and skilled tasks.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated experience in construction and/or maintenance (roads and drainage) operating medium to large plant and machinery relevant to the field equipment including trucks, rollers, excavators, graders and manual handling tasks.
- Proven ability to follow instructions within a team environment, and to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of computer applications, and operating devises effectively, embracing digital solutions for work activities to enable field productivity and scheduling based systems to facilitate day-to-day operations.
- Ability to effectively communicate with key stakeholders in delivering information on operational and maintenance services.
- Hold and maintain MR Drivers Licence, Ticket or Competency qualification to operate Excavator, Grader or Backhoe, Forklift Licence, Traffic Control Combo ticket and WHS induction card with a willingness to obtain within 12 months of employment Asbestos Awarenes Training, Identify Locate and Protect Underground Services, Work Safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker.
Benefits
- Rostered Days Off each fortnight
- Annual Leave, Health and Wellbeing Days and time off for Blood Donors
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
- Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
- Access to financial advice and guidance including advice from Active Super
- Annual Health Fair and opportunity to participate in the Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup
How to Apply
Please upload your current resume and a brief cover letter. Applicants not addressing the essential criteria may not be considered. For further information about the role, please contact Paul Dunford on 02 4868 0***.
In accordance with Wingecarribee Shire Council's COVID 19 Safety Plan, we encourage all employees to be COVID 19 vaccinated. Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Applications are to be received by Tuesday 9 April 2024.
