AddressAbout the role
The City of Canning is committed to creating a clean, safe, and attractive environment for our residents.
As a Sweeper Operator, you will play an important role in ensuring the cleanliness of our community. Operating a mechanical pavement sweeping vehicle, you will help contribute to the overall cleanliness of Canning’s car parks, commercial precincts and streetscapes.
A snapshot of your new role:
- Operate a pavement sweeper to remove leaves, litter and debris from footpaths, car parks and streetscapes
- Manually clean and remove rubbish where the pavement sweeper cannot access
- Maintain accurate record of sweeping activities
- Conduct daily maintenance checks and identify and report maintenance issues
- Attend Pre-starts, Tool-boxes and contribute to a safe working environment
- Assist the engineering construction and maintenance teams, where required, including support of larger road sweeper operations.
Who we’re looking for
- Manual Light Rigid ‘LR’ and ‘C’ class driver’s license (MR class desirable)
- Basic Traffic Management Certificate, or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Proven ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Strong initiative and able to make decisions in the field
- Current Satisfactory National Police Clearance (within 6 months validity)
Why apply for this role?
- A permanent, full-time position in a Tier-1 local government
- 9 day fortnight – have an RDO every second week
- $71,007.48 per annum (base rate + merit pay) + super + penalties for overtime
- 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave
- Superannuation contribution package up to 14.5%*(conditions apply)
- Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
- Complimentary membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)
Impact the Community in a Big Way
The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.
Canning welcomes you to apply:
To view the position description and complete an application, visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY” (Resume & Cover letter PDF format preferred). You may also contact Reuben Thom 0409 328 *** for a confidential discussion.
Applications are open until 5.00pm Monday 3 June 2024. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.
