Location: Baralaba, Queensland Work Type: Full Time | Permanent Classification: LGIA Stream B - Level 5 Remuneration: $72,796.61 per annum + Superannuation
GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION
To undertake labouring tasks and efficiently operate a range of Council rigid trucks and road plant to meet required standards on maintenance and construction projects.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide high quality specialist plan operation services including road construction and maintenan
- Maintain a high standard and consistent approach with the usage of all Council's plant
- Maintain and service plant and equipment on a daily basis, in accordance with operating procedures
- Provide support in the operation of other plant and equipment, as required
- Carry out general labouring duties as required
- Maintain a daily diary of plant movements
- Comply with Council operating procedures and site specific work plans
- Allow reconciliation to materials issued to work sites
- Read and interpret basic plans and instructions
- Liaise with workplace representative and employees to continuously improve work practies
- Undertake traffic management activities and implement approved Traffic Control Plans in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and Council requirements
- Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
- Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information
- Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheets
- Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices, as required
- Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
- Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
Compulsory
- Queensland ‘MR’ class driver’s licence
- QLD General Safety Induction – White or Blue Card
- Certificate of Competency - Front-end Loader
Desirable
- Queensland ‘HR’ class manual driver’s licence
- RIIMPO320 Conduct civil construction excavations
- Traffic Management Implementation Plan
- Traffic Controller Licence.
ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Compulsory
- Experience in the effective operation of heavy vehicles within a maintenance or construction infrastructure environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment under minimal supervision
- Good literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills and ability to undertake Learning and Development opportunities as required
- Good understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS
- Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Customer service standards
- Council’s Code of Conduct
- Environment and Sustainability policy and procedure
- Human rights legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activities
- Human Resources policies and procedures
- Financial Management policies and procedures
- Records Management policies and procedures
- Disaster Management policies and procedures.
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- The employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a minimum of a class ‘MR’ driver’s licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council