Labourer

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Detail information about job Labourer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Permanent - Full-time position
• Picturesque Hunter Valley location
• Great remuneration and benefits!

Cessnock City Council provides a diverse range of services and facilities for the residents within the local government area, as well as visitors to the area. We employ approximately 320 employees and are situated within the Hunter Valley of New South Wales, approximately 120 kilometres north of Sydney and 40 kilometres west of Newcastle.

An opportunity is now available for a self-motivated individual to undertake general labouring duties associated with the maintenance and construction of roads, paved areas, drainage facilities and parks within the Cessnock City Council local government area.

Working within the Resource team, this role will be required undertake general labouring duties across all Works and Operations teams where required, and other duties will include:

• Manual handling of materials, e.g. excavation and spreading of material, pipe laying, concrete works, erection of roadside furniture and roadside cleaning;
• General concreting works including erection of form-work, fixing of reinforcement, placement and finishing of concrete;
• General asphalt and bituminous sealing works e.g. pothole patching, asphalt works and sealing operations;
• Undertake the safe operation and maintenance of small plant and equipment, such as chainsaws, hand mowers, hand tools, brush cutters and concrete vibrators; and
• Ensure that traffic at work sites is appropriately controlled in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and standards, including the placement of signs, lights and barriers.

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• Demonstrated experience and competence in undertaking labouring duties for civil projects and maintenance work;
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of road and drainage construction and maintenance requirements;
• Demonstrated experience in the safe operation of minor plant and equipment;
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment; and
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Workplace Health and Safety requirements.

• $44,175 - $51,150 per annum (plus 10.5% superannuation)
• 38 hours per week
• 19 day month and RDO scheme
• Generous corporate fitness program
• Picturesque Hunter Valley location!

Before applying, please read the position description below.

Position Description

Contact:

John Latter, South Area Maintenance Coordinator on 4993 4264

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.