Labourer

Work Initiatives; Baerami; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Training Courses + Professional Dev

Staff discounts on local facility

Job summary

Muswellbrook Shire Council is seeking a Labourer/Works Operator to support maintenance across roads, parks, and utilities. The role involves operating trucks and plant, performing labour tasks, and assisting with traffic control and emergencies.

Applicants should have a current Class C licence and construction induction card, with additional tickets desirable. Permanent full-time, 38 hours per week, spread over a four-day pattern, with a gross weekly salary ranging from $1,202.41 to $1,350.92

Qualifications

• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card) or willingness to obtain.
• SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Training Card or willingness to obtain.
• HR or HC Truck Licence and Traffic Control tickets desirable or willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrated laboring experience and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, reserves, and sporting fields, including horticultural tasks.
• General maintenance and labouring on Council road networks and related works.
• Assist with traffic control and emergency response works.
• Safely operate plant and machinery including trucks for transport of equipment and materials under supervision.
• Follow WHS procedures and complete required documentation and risk assessments.

Skills

Driver Licence

Traffic Control

Laboring

Teamwork

Education

General Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Traffic Control Card (NSW)

Tools

HR Truck Licence

HC Truck Licence

Plant operation certificates

Job description

About The Position The Labourer position includes a broad range of jobs delivered across Council’s community infrastructure including utilities, roads, and parks providing maintenance and improvement works.

Works operators provide skilled and professional laboring, truck driving, plant operating, and other duties involved in the construction and maintenance of Council’s roads, drainage, bridges, parks, reserves, water and sewer networks. Minimum entry level varies depending on skills, tickets and qualifications. Key Responsibilities

Maintain parks, reserves, and sporting fields, including horticultural and gardening tasks

General maintenance, minor construction, labouring to Council’s road networks in an effective and efficient manner inline with Council’s standards of quality

Assist with traffic control and emergency response works

Safely operate all plant and machinery including trucks and vehicles, effectively and efficiently for transporting equipment materials and maintenance works under supervision within Council’s guidelines, polices and practices Follow WHS procedures and complete required documentation, including risk assessments and pre-start checks Read the Position Description and learn more about this exciting opportunity. Be advised, this role is referred to as

Works Operator within Council. About You

Current Class C Driver LicenceGeneral construction induction card (or willingness to obtain)SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Card (or willingness to obtain)HR or HC Truck Licence and Traffic Control tickets (desirable or willingness to obtain)Demonstrated laboring experience and ability to work effectively in a team

Certificates of competency in plant operation (e.g. loader, skid steer, excavator, grader) (desirable)Certificate III in Network Operations or Horticulture (desirable) What We Offer

Permanent full time, 38 hours per week, 4-day work weekA gross weekly salary from $1,202.4112 to $1,350.919 based on demonstrated competencies, qualifications, skills and experience. Plus 12% superannuation. Training Courses + Professional Development40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

Applications will be on-going and will be checked on a regular basis. About Muswellbrook Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation. Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you. The Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at The Welcome Experience : Muswellbrook Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)