General Operator

Council Jobs; Sale; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Superannuation contribution (12%)

Job summary

Wellington Shire Council is seeking a Road Management and Operations General Operator for the Maffra Depot on a permanent full-time basis. The role supports the road crew in maintenance of the road network and requires learning to operate tractors, trucks, loaders and associated plant.

Ideal candidates will be punctual, hardworking and able to work with minimal supervision, with good communication to engage with the local community.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn how to operate tractors, trucks, loaders, plant, and equipment used for road maintenance.
• A strong work ethic, can-do attitude, and good communication skills.
• Ability to work safely with OH&S practices at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to the road crew for maintenance of Wellington Shire’s road network.
• Learn to operate relevant plant and equipment used for road maintenance.
• Work as part of a team with minimal supervision in a labour-intensive role.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Band 2 $69,306.64 - $70,687.76 yearly (includes industry andmaintenance allowance) plus 12% statutory superannuation and 9-day fortnight

Location: Maffra Depot

Wellington Shire Council is currently seeking a RoadManagement and Operations General Operator to join our Maffra Depot on apermanent full-time capacity.

Reporting to the Team Leader, your role will provide generalsupport services to the road crew for the improvement and maintenance ofCouncil’s road network across Wellington Shire.

As our ideal candidate, you will be a team player and bewilling to learn how to carry out maintenance of roads, roadsides and drains.In addition to this, you will learn how to operate relevant plant andequipment.

We are looking for someone who is punctual, hard-working andhas the demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision and cancommunicate effectively with our local community. As this is a labour-intensiverole, the successful candidate will need to be fit for physically demandingwork.

If you are a self-motivated individual with a good attitudeand have an enthusiasm for a career in Local Government, then we encourage youto apply!

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate howthey meet the criteria below:

• Willingnessto learn how to operate tractors, trucks, loaders, plant, and equipmentused for road maintenance.
• Abilityto efficiently complete work in the most effective manner while ensuringOccupational Health & Safety practices are always observed.
• Astrong work ethic, can-do attitude, and good communication skills.

Why Wellington?

Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strongcommitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provideswork-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development.We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great careeropportunities for our employees.

Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their ownunique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our visionof “Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities”. As one of thelargest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as ateam to make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and implementinnovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to positionourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverserange of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility andcontinued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the ChildSafe Standards and associated legislative requirements.

Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees. We promote the principles of merit and fairness, andencourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages,genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities.

Wellington Shire Council takes climate change andsustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positivelyto the challenges ahead.

About Wellington

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland regionof the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east ofMelbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wideopen spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, welive that enviable lifestyle every day.

In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautifulenvironments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountainranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrastingspaces to take your breath away.

Whether it’s a stroll along the iconic NinetyMile Beach, a canoe down the MacalisterRiver or a bush walk through the AlpineNational Park, there’s plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere!Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you’ll quickly find yourself rightat home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very bestin localproduce, you’ll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places totry! Eat.Drink. Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland

Visit https://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/ to find out why the Wellington Shire is agreat place to live and work.