Plant Operator - Wagga Wagga, Australia - Wagga Wagga City Council

Description

We are looking for an experienced, hardworking and safety conscious individual to fill the position of Plant Operator - Bobcat

• Remuneration package of $2,263.38 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $2,716.06 gross per fortnight + superannuation (11%).
• Access to Council's nine (9) day fortnight arrangement.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Your new role:

This position is responsible for effectively working as part of the Traffic and Transport team to undertake skidsteer operations, MR truck operations and labouring duties as required.

Duties of this position will include but are not limited to:

• Operate and maintain Council plant and equipment with an emphasis on skid steer and MR truck operation.
• Undertake general labouring duties and road maintenance activities such as traffic management; pipe laying; concreting and paving; tar patching, hot mix and sealing works; construction and maintenance of kerb and guttering, culverts, headwalls and pits; stormwater system maintenance; bridge maintenance; signposts and guard rails; fencing; roadside maintenance works etc.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, following proper protocols and utilising appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

What you will need to succeed:

• Previous experience operating and maintaining a skidsteer as well as MR truck operation.
• A General Construction Induction Training Card (White Card).
• A Class MR Driver's Licence.
• SafeWork NSW Traffic Controller Training Card and SafeWork NSW Implement Traffic. Control Plans Training Card.
• Applicants must enjoy working outdoors and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

What is next?

Applications close Sunday, 28 April 2024 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 6 May 2024.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Andrew Brydon on or

In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation applicants are required to be vaccinated and provide evidence for Hepatitis Band will be asked to provide evidence of this.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position including a functional health assessment to ensure candidates can meet the inherent physical requirements of the role.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

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Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.