Plant Operator 4 - Mudgee, Australia - Mid-Western Regional Council

    Mid-Western Regional Council
    Mid-Western Regional Council Mudgee, Australia

    Found in: Talent AU C2 - 1 week ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Mid-Western Region Council is looking for a full-time Dozer Operator to operate Council's heavy earthmoving plant on works involved
    with the maintenance and construction of roads and associated infrastructure,
    particularly pushing gravel in quarries.

    Key Accountabilities:

  • Operate
    Council's Dozer on road maintenance and construction works and related
    infrastructure projects including pushing gravel in quarries.
  • To
    work as part of a maintenance or construction team, and/or as Team Leader of a
    team, as required.
  • Operate any Council vehicle/plant item in a safe and
    careful manner in accordance with relevant laws.
  • To follow direction and instruction from Work Officers to
    undertake duties associated with road maintenance and construction and perform other
    duties associated with the position including labouring duties.
  • To periodically undertake out of hours (on call) duties.
  • Complete daily pre-start checklist of plant to required
    safety standards and roadworthiness.
  • Ensure daily and weekly maintenance of plant is carried out
    as required including keeping tidy and serviceable.
  • To work as part of a maintenance or construction team as
    required.
  • To undertake traffic control at worksites – including
    erection of safety signage and safety barriers.
  • Participation in positive two-way radio (UHF) communication
    as required.
  • Report all vehicle/plant defects immediately if
    damage/safety is involved.
  • To actively promote and demonstrate the core values and
    behavioural requirements of the Workplace Environment Statement.

    • To be successful in this role:

  • Class
    C Driver's Licence;
  • General
    Construction Induction Card (White Card)
  • Minimum
    two (2) years' practical experience as a Dozer Operator to an advanced level
    including pushing gravel in quarries;
  • Practical
    skills in road construction and drainage.
  • Comprehensive
    skills in undertaking manual tasks associated with road maintenance and
    construction;
  • Solid
    working level skills in time management;
  • Solid
    working level communication skills (oral and written);
  • Solid
    working level interpersonal skills;
  • Knowledge
    of workplace health and safety responsibilities and a commitment to attending
    relevant WHS training.

    • The salary range being offered for the position of Dozer Operator is $2146 - $2416 per fortnight (dependent on skills, qualifications
    and experience) plus superannuation, a 9 day fortnight and
    long service leave after 5 years.

    Please note - you must address the selection criteria contained in
    the online questionnaire for your application to be considered.

    Mid-Western Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer that
    values diversity. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to apply for
    any positions at Council.

    Further information can be obtained from:

    Andrew Kearins, Manager Works

    Libbie Coe or Kim Stanton, HR Officers