Water Truck Operator - Coonabarabran, Australia - Warrumbungle Shire Council

    Warrumbungle Shire Council
    Warrumbungle Shire Council Coonabarabran, Australia

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Department: Roads

    Reports to: Supervisor Roads North

    Salary Range: $1,008 - $1,151 per 38 hour week + superannuation with a fortnightly RDO

    Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km2, and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran.

    This position is located in the beautiful town of Coonabarabran, known as the Astronomy Capital of Australia, which is midway between Melbourne and Brisbane and is known for its magnificent landscape and stunning night skies. The town has medical services, excellent schools, a variety of sporting and social clubs and a thriving tourism industry. With the nearby Warrumbungle National Park, which is also Australia's first Dark Sky Park, there is plenty to do and explore whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation.

    With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

    At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. We are an EEO Employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government.

    Benefits of working for Council

    Council are committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including

  • Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • Fortnightly RDO
  • Support for training and professional development
  • Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PPE provided
  • Generous uniform allowance

    • The Position

    The Water Truck Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the water truck, with the goal of keeping gravel/ clay road surfaces at optimum moisture content.

    You will be responsible for daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment, proper machine start-up, operation and shutdown, filling of the water tank and distributing water in designated areas.
    In this role you will also train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the Water Truck as required and operate other heavy equipment and other construction duties, including but not limited to traffic control and labouring tasks as required.

    Essential Requirements

  • Commitment to Council's Mission, Values and Code of Conduct
  • Understanding of work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace and commitment to a positive contribution to WHS in the workplace and compliance with Council and legislative requirements
  • Minimum two years' relevant experience including at least six months operation of water truck
  • Class HR NSW Drivers Licence
  • OHS Construction Induction Certificate ("whitecard")
  • Stop/Slow Traffic Controller Ticket
  • Experience operating a range of road maintenance and/or construction plant and equipment
  • Sound oral and communication skills to allow effective team communication and completion of required documentation such as risk assessments, pre-start checklists, hazard reports and timesheets.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform as an effective team member in an operational environment.

    • Desirable Requirements

  • Implement Traffic Control Plans ticket
  • Certificate III in Civil Construction
  • Demonstrated ability to operate rollers and tip trucks

    • Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.