Casual Construction Labourer - Road & Drainage

Paroo; Queensland; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Paroo Shire Council is seeking a Labourer/Crew Member (Construction) for casual roles across council worksites. You’ll perform general labouring, road and drainage tasks, bitumen patching, concreting and paving while operating tools and small plant under supervision.

Ideal candidates are physically fit, have White Card and relevant licences, and can work outdoors in varying conditions. An immediate start is offered.

Qualifications

• Legal right to live and work in Australia.
• Current 'C' Class Queensland Driver's Licence or higher.
• Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Ability to meet pre-employment health assessment and National Police Check requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake physical outdoor labouring and to use and care for appropriate hand tools, vehicles and equipment safely.
• Ability to understand, follow and carry out verbal and written instructions, approved work methods and safety procedures.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, accountability, teamwork and a strong work ethic, with willingness to learn and take ownership of allocated tasks.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet operational needs, including with minimal supervision when appropriate, and willingness to work at sites across the Shire.
• Relevant plant competencies, licences or experience (e.g. backhoe, front-end loader, skid steer, excavator, roller, grader or forklift).

Responsibilities

• Undertake general labouring duties and complete assigned construction and maintenance tasks safely, on time and to the required standard.
• Assist with road and drainage construction and maintenance, including site preparation, excavation support, pavement repairs, bitumen patching, shoulder works and clean-up.
• Assist with concreting, kerb and footpath works, paving, placement of materials, minor civil repairs and other construction activities as directed.
• Carry out manual handling, loading and unloading, rubbish collection, street sweeping, vegetation management, lawn maintenance and gardening as required.
• Operate Council vehicles, hand tools, power tools and small plant only where appropriately licensed, trained, competent and authorised.
• Carry out pre-start checks, routine cleaning and basic care of allocated tools, vehicles, plant and equipment; report faults, defects and damage promptly.
• Follow directions from the Construction Supervisor and site supervisors, including approved plans, specifications, work instructions and safe work procedures.
• Complete required safety documentation, including plant pre-starts, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), standard operating procedures (SOPs), risk assessments, JSAs, Take 5s and hazard reports.
• Apply safe manual handling practices, required personal protective equipment, traffic management controls and environmental protection measures at worksites.
• Identify and promptly report hazards, incidents, unsafe conditions, defective equipment and work quality concerns; participate in corrective actions within authority.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, plant operators, other crew members and contractors to achieve the required quality, productivity and safe outcomes.
• Be punctual, fit for duty and reliable; communicate progress, delays, issues and resource needs promptly to the supervising officer.
• Participate in toolbox talks, WHS consultation, pre-start meetings, training and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with site set-up, traffic control support (where appropriately accredited), barricading, housekeeping and reinstatement of work areas.
• Undertake work across different Council operational activities and locations as reasonably directed, within the employee’s skills, training and competency.

Skills

Legal right to work in Australia

Physically fit

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Flexible schedule

Safety conscious

Education

White Card (Construction Induction Card)

HR Driver's Licence (Queensland)

C Class Driver's Licence (Queensland)

Job description

Paroo Shire Council is seeking a Labourer/Crew Member (Construction) for casual roles across council worksites. You’ll perform general labouring, road and drainage tasks, bitumen patching, concreting and paving while operating tools and small plant under supervision.

Ideal candidates are physically fit, have White Card and relevant licences, and can work outdoors in varying conditions. An immediate start is offered.