Outdoor Plant Operator & Road Maintenance Tech

Ngshire; St Arnaud, Stawell; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDOs

Uniform & Boot Allowance

Job summary

Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking a Maintenance Employee/Plant Operator to join the St Arnaud team. The role includes operating plant, maintaining roads and drainage, and ensuring assets are safe and functional.

The position is full-time and permanent, located in St Arnaud with a competitive salary package and allowances. Fortnightly RDOs, uniforms, and boot allowances are included.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent qualifications, or relevant on-the-job experience.
• Medium rigid driver's licence required.
• Construction Induction White Card is mandatory.
• Experience operating a range of light, medium and heavy plant with relevant licences.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine maintenance of roads, streets, drains and infrastructure.
• Operate and manage plant and equipment.
• Perform daily checks of plant, report faults to mechanic.
• Identify and respond to maintenance issues and hazards on roads and assets.
• Maintain road seals, pavements, shoulders and drainage infrastructure.
• Install, repair and replace road signage and furniture.
• Record daily activities and material requirements.
• Work safely according to Council standards and practices.

Skills

Plant operation

Road maintenance

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction

White Card (Construction Induction)

Job description

Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking a Maintenance Employee/Plant Operator to join the St Arnaud team. The role includes operating plant, maintaining roads and drainage, and ensuring assets are safe and functional.

The position is full-time and permanent, located in St Arnaud with a competitive salary package and allowances. Fortnightly RDOs, uniforms, and boot allowances are included.