Permanent Civil Works Operator – Roads & Utilities

Careers at Council; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave

Education and training

Salary packaging

Employee assistance program

Fitness passport

MyLeave

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Byron Shire Council in Byron Bay is seeking a Multi Skilled Operator to join the Works team. In this hands-on role, you will operate a range of plant and trucks, contributing to the construction, maintenance and improvement of Council infrastructure across the shire, and supporting works crews to deliver quality outcomes for the community.

This is an opportunity to work on diverse projects across roads, bridges, stormwater, water and sewer infrastructure, parks and public facilities, while

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining major plant and/or trucks such as excavators, loaders, graders, backhoes, tipper trucks or similar equipment.
• Proven ability to supervise staff and contribute positively within a team environment.
• Experience performing a range of civil construction and labouring duties.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to safe work practices and quality service delivery.
• Current Drivers Licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant, trucks and equipment in accordance with licenses, tickets and competency requirements.
• Undertake construction, maintenance and labouring activities across Council infrastructure assets.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of daily works programs.
• Supervise staff or coordinate traffic control activities on minor works, as required.
• Ensure equipment and resources are operated safely and maintained appropriately.
• Provide a high level of customer service when engaging with residents, contractors and stakeholders.
• Participate in a rostered on-call system and responding to emergency works when required.

Skills

Plant operation

Truck operation

Supervise staff

Civil construction

Labouring duties

Planning daily works

Traffic control coordination

Job description

Byron Shire Council in Byron Bay is seeking a Multi Skilled Operator to join the Works team. In this hands-on role, you will operate a range of plant and trucks, contributing to the construction, maintenance and improvement of Council infrastructure across the shire, and supporting works crews to deliver quality outcomes for the community.

This is an opportunity to work on diverse projects across roads, bridges, stormwater, water and sewer infrastructure, parks and public facilities, while