Plant Operator Grader

South Burnett Regional Council; Wondai; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnight

Superannuation 12%

Salary Packaging

Corporate memberships

Health & Wellbeing

Job summary

South Burnett Regional Council in Wondai is seeking a Plant Operator to provide high quality operation of the grader and other plant. The role works under remote supervision and may supervise a team in the absence of the site supervisor.

Duties include servicing, general labour, and ensuring work meets standards. The successful candidate will hold a C Class licence, White Card, and a Competency in Grader Operations, with desirable HR licence and additional plant tickets.

Qualifications

• Must have current C Class driver’s licence.
• General Safety Induction for Construction Worker (White Card) required.
• Certificate of Competency in Grader Operations (or equivalent) must be held.

Responsibilities

• Operate grader to achieve final trim tolerance on road construction/maintenance works.
• Maintain and service heavy plant and equipment including pre-start inspections.
• Read basic plans and read/interpret project specs for works.
• Lead employees and make daily decisions in the absence of the site supervisor.

Skills

Grader operation

Road maintenance techniques

Team leadership

Literacy & numeracy

Oral communication

Heavy plant servicing

Education

Certificate of Competency in Grader Operations

White Card (General Safety Induction)

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Job description

South Burnett Regional Council is one of the largest employers within the region, with offices and depots located in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon, Proston and Blackbutt.

Council recognises our key role we play within the community and the services we provide to our ratepayers & public members. We understand our duty to provide excellent customer service at the forefront of all our processes and services, to all stakeholders.

Council is comprised of three (3) Departments: Executive Services, Finance & Liveability, and Infrastructure. These Departments consist of multiple branches to ensure we provide efficient services and accurate information to our community. We believe our staff are our greatest asset in achieving objectives. With approximately 330 employees, Council takes a proactive approach towards recruitment and retention of high‑calibre employees.

Further our commitment to our staff we pride ourselves on developing our staff members through our learning and development policy and procedure. Annual Employee Development Reviews are undertaken to ensure our staff are continuously developing.

Council is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and without risk to the health and safety of all employees, contractors, volunteers, work‑experience students, visitors, and members of the public. We have adopted a Zero Harm Strategy to promote safety within the organisation. We recognise the importance of developing and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions in all workplaces and the importance of keeping the work health and safety practices in these workplaces under constant review.

South Burnet Regional Council are committed to establishing a harmonious and sustainable workforce. This is achieved by adhering to equitable recruitment practices and equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.

About the Region

The South BurnettRegion is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer. The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.

About the roles

Based in Wondai

Permanent Full Time

$70K- $74K per annum + Allowances + Super

Council is seeking a Plant Operator to provide high quality specialist operation of Council's grader and other plant/equipment. This position will work under remote supervision and supervise a team of employees in the absence of the site supervisor/team leader. Duties also include maintaining and servicing plant/ vehicles on a daily basis, read and interpret basic plans, perform general labouring and undertake traffic control. The successful applicant will have proven experience in the operation of a Grader to achieve final trim tolerance and standards on road construction and maintenance works, as well as knowledge of road maintenance, sound literacy/numeracy skills, and ability to complete assigned tasks on time.

Additional Factors

Participation in after hours and weekend work is a requirement of this position.

Level of fitness required to undertake a broad range of physical tasks.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a current C Class driver’s licence
• General Safety Induction for Construction Worker Certification (White Card)
• Certificate of Competency in Grader Operations

Desirable Qualifications

• HR Licence and other plant tickets/certifications
• Traffic Controller Licence
• Certificate III in Civil Construction
• Traffic Management Implementation ticket

Benefits and perks

• Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)
• Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
• Access to Salary Packaging Benefits
• Access to Corporate memberships
• Access to Health and Wellbeing programs

Skills and experience

• Proven experience in the operation of a Grader to achieve final trim tolerance and standards on road construction and maintenance works.
• Knowledge of road maintenance and construction techniques in relation to the use of road grading equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve maintenance/construction standards, lead employees and make daily decisions in a team environment.
• Sound literacy, numeracy, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to complete assigned works duties on time and within required standards.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and service heavy plant and equipment (including pre-start inspections).

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.

For further information please contact People and Culture on (07) 4189 9***.