- 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
- 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
- Class C NSW Drivers Licence
- Work Health and Safety General Construction Induction (White Card)
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role, including the operation, servicing and maintenance of a tractor, mower and/or slasher
- Demonstrated competency and experience in undertaking specified labouring duties for civil projects and maintenance tasks
- Demonstrated ability to both work unsupervised and independently and as part of a team, fostering an environment based on teamwork and cooperation
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet predetermined works schedules and determine material and labour requirements to complete basic work components
- Current Traffic Controller ticket
- Certificate III in Plant Operations
- Chemical Handling Certificate
- Verification of Competency for front end load operations to allow operation of the tractor bucket
- Current Implement Traffic Control Plans ticket
- Level 2 Chainsaw Ticket
- MR driver's licence
Tractor Operator - Coonabarabran, Australia - Warrumbungle Shire Council
1 week ago
Description
Department: Roads
Reports to: Supervisor Roads Maintenance
Salary Range: $1,008 - $1,151 per 38 hour week + superannuation, with 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.
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
The Position
In this position, you will be required to undertake mowing and slashing of Council and RMS roads, reserves and Council properties in the Warrumbungle Shire Council local government area. This will involve operating and maintaining the tractor, slasher and mower, and all attachments, to control vegetation and cut grass in Council's local and regional road network. You will also be required to undertake general labouring duties such as traffic control, signage erection and guide posting as well as using small plant such as chainsaws, mowers and hand tools to perform other tasks as required.
Essential Requirements
Desirable Requirements
Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.