Plant Operator (Crookwell)

Upper Lachlan Shire Council; Crookwell; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Lachlan Shire Council in Crookwell NSW is seeking a full-time road maintenance and construction operator. The role involves safe operation of road plant, regular travel within the shire, and a fortnightly RDO to support work-life balance.

The starting hourly rate is $31.80–$35.60 plus super, with Grade 6 in Council's Salary System and the Local Government State Award. Based in Crookwell with travel throughout the shire.

Qualifications

• Experience operating road construction plant and equipment.
• Knowledge of road and drainage construction and maintenance works.
• Experience operating large road construction plant.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate road plant for maintenance and construction of roads, transport materials and equipment.
• Competently drive/operate/maintain vehicles, plant, machinery and tools per manufacturer specs and regulations.
• Ensure works follow correct practices and relevant regulations.
• Maintain plant in a reliable, tidy and safe manner including basic fueling and minor maintenance.
• Operate other road construction and maintenance plant as required.
• Perform general labour tasks such as pothole patching, concreting, sealing, erosion and sediment control, excavation and material spreading.

Skills

Road construction experience

Large plant operation

Current MR Driver's license

Education

WHS General Construction Induction (white) Card

Job description

Upper Lachlan Shire Council – Crookwell NSW

Full time

7d ago , from Upper Lachlan Shire Council

Do you have experience operating plant and equipment? Have you worked in road maintenance or construction? If so, this is the opportunity for you! Take the next step in your career and apply today.

About the role

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will operate plant and equipment safely and consistently undertake road maintenance and construction works to the standard required.

• Based in Crookwell with regular travel throughout the shire
• Full-time opportunity
• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off to support your work-life balance
• Hourly rate starts at $31.80 - $35.60 + superannuation (Grade 6 in accordance with Council's Salary System and the Local Government State Award)

About us

Upper Lachlan Shire Council is a collaborative and innovative organisation in a township surrounded by beautiful bushland and open spaces, providing services to a diverse community. We have culture that thrives on its positive contributions in the local community.

Responsibilities include:

• Undertake the safe operation of various road plant for the maintenance and construction of roads, transporting materials and equipment, and towing trailers carrying plant and equipment.
• Competently and safely driving/operating/using/maintaining vehicles, plant, machinery, equipment and tools in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and regulations .
• Ensure that all works are completed in accordance with correct work practices and procedures and relevant regulations
• Maintain plant in a reliable, tidy and safe manner, including minor maintenance such as fuelling, tyre pressure, fluid levels, filters, cleaning, lubrication and greasing, and advising repair and maintenance needs to the workshop
• Operate other road construction and maintenance plant
• Undertaking general labouring duties including but not limited to, pothole patching, concreting, sealing, erection of erosion and sediment control, excavation and spreading of material, monitor and maintain stockpiles.
• Control traffic at worksites, including the placement of signs, lights and barriers, in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and standards.
• Maintain plant in a reliable, tidy and safe manner, including minor maintenance such as fuelling, tyre pressure, fluid levels, filters, cleaning, lubrication and greasing, and advising repair and maintenance needs to the workshop.

Who are we looking for?

• WHS General Construction Induction (white) Card
• Current MR Driver's license.
• Contemporary knowledge and demonstrated experience in road and drainage construction, and maintenance works
• Demonstrated experience in operation of large plant
• You have the ability to work productively as a member of a team and contribute to team goals