Leading Hand Plant Operator

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Shoalhaven City Council is seeking an enthusiastic and suitably qualified applicant to join the Central Maintenance team as a Leading Hand Plant Opera

Summary about this job

Government - Local

Company: Shoalhaven City Council

Location: Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast

Work type: Full Time

Salary: $49,696 - $55,804 p.a. plus 9.5% Superannuation

Phone: +61-8-5878-8127

Fax: +61-8-9405-5417

E-mail: n\a

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Detail information about job Leading Hand Plant Operator. Terms and conditions vacancy

Your New Organisation

Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic and progressive organisation serving a large and diverse community. The ideal place to combine professional challenge with a relaxed coastal lifestyle, encompassing the sea-side villages of Huskisson, Vincentia and Ulladulla, the Shoalhaven is located 2 hours South of Sydney and 1 hour South of Wollongong.

Overview

Shoalhaven City Council is seeking an enthusiastic and suitably qualified applicant to join the Northern Maintenance team as a Leading Hand Plant Operator. You will be required to operate minor & major plant, as well as light trucks.

Your New Role

Reporting directly to the Team Supervisor – Central Maintenance, the focus of this position is to:

  • Operate plant or light trucks for the maintenance and/or minor construction of the road network and/or buildings
  • Undertake manual tasks including working with Hot and Cold mix products, shoveling, digging, traffic control, etc.
  • Support and supervise staff in the day to day operations of the Maintenance Unit
  • Ensure the work area’s compliance with relevant legislation and Council policies and ensure that risks are managed.
  • Assist in Councils’ after hours responses to emergencies and other operational needs. This includes being available for ‘call backs’.

About You

In order to be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:

  • School Certificate or equivalent
  • Minimum 12 month’s work experience in civil construction and/or maintenance activities
  • Demonstrated experience in operating minor and major plant and/or light trucks
  • NSW Class MR Drivers’ Licence (must be current at the time of application)
  • Current National WHS Construction Card (WorkCover)
  • RMS Traffic Controller Certificates – Traffic Controller Blue Card and Apply Traffic Control Plans - Yellow card, or willingness to obtain.

This position will work 76 hours within a 2 week roster.

How to Apply

You are not required to address all selection criteria outlined in the Job Description. You will be required to upload a brief cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and a resume.

You will also be required to respond to position related questions and questions regarding general information about you.

The position related questions you will be required to address are:

  • Please describe your previous experience in supervising up to and including 2 staff (employees, contractors or combination).
  • List your experience in operating other minor and major plant and/or light trucks.
  • What is your role in workplace health and safety?

Contact: Charlie Daly (02) 4406 2001

Applications Close: Sunday 15 July, midnight

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