PLANT OPERATOR/LABOURER- RURAL ROADS MAINTENANCE

Cloncurry Shire Council; Cloncurry Shire; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks Annual Leave (with 17.5% Leave

Monthly RDO (13 per year)

Personal (Sick) Leave

Job summary

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a Plant Operator / Labourer to join our Rural Roads Maintenance team within the Infrastructure & Environment Department. The role focuses on grader operations, rural road maintenance, and general labouring to support safe, efficient works across council’s rural road network.

To succeed, you should have grader operations experience, a Class C licence, and appropriate certifications.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Plant Operations (Civil Construction) or equivalent is required.
• Minimum two years' experience in grader operations and final trim work.
• Current Police Clearance and valid manual C class driver licence.
• Construction White Card and Formation Grading of Unsealed Roads Certification.
• Traffic Control or Traffic Management accreditation is required.

Responsibilities

• Operating plant and machinery, including grader operations and final trim grading.
• Performing road maintenance and construction activities on rural roads.
• Conducting pre-start checks and reporting defects on plant and equipment.
• Grass cutting and vegetation maintenance along rural roads.
• Maintenance of road signs and guideposts.
• Pothole patching and other road maintenance tasks.
• Slashing and general labouring duties.
• Assisting with litter and garbage collection where required.
• Supporting Council works programs as directed by the Rural Roads Supervisor.

Skills

Grader operations

Plant operation

Road maintenance

General labouring

Safety practices

Education

Certificate III in Plant Operations (Civil Construction)

Manual C Class Driver Licence

Current Police Clearance

Construction White Card

Formation Grading of Unsealed Roads Certification

Traffic Control or Traffic Management accreditation

Job description

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a Plant Operator / Labourer to join our Rural Roads Maintenance team within the Infrastructure & Environment Department.

This role is responsible for supporting Council’s rural roads maintenance and construction programs, including grader operations, road maintenance activities and general labouring duties.

What We Offer

• Full Time- Stream B- Level 1-7- $60,000 to $69,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) + Superannuation.
• 5 weeks Annual Leave (with 17.5% Leave Loading)
• Monthly RDO (13 per year)
• Personal (Sick) Leave

About the Role

The Plant Operator / Labourer - Rural Roads position undertakes a range of operational duties, including plant operation, rural road maintenance and general labouring tasks. The role supports Council’s rural road network by ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will assist with a variety of tasks, including:

• Operating plant and machinery, including grader operations and final trim grading.
• Performing road maintenance and construction activities on rural roads
• Conducting pre-start checks and reporting defects on plant and equipment.
• Grass cutting and vegetation maintenance along rural roads.
• Maintenance of road signs and guideposts
• Pothole patching and other road maintenance tasks
• Slashing and general labouring duties
• Assisting with litter and garbage collection where required
• Supporting Council works programs as directed by the Rural Roads Supervisor

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience operating plant and machinery, particularly grader operations
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within expected timeframes and maintain high work standards.
• Strong understanding of Workplace Health and Safety practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of civil construction or local government works is desirable.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours when required.

Mandatory Requirements

• Current Police Clearance
• Manual C Class Driver Licence
• Construction White Card (required prior to commencement)
• Current Grader Operator Certification
• Formation Grading of Unsealed Roads Certification
• Traffic Control or Traffic Management accreditation
• Experience operating a range of plant and machinery
• Certificate III in Plant Operations (Civil Construction) or similar
• Minimum two years' experience in grader operations and final trim work

For a more detailed job outline, please refer to the attached PD.

Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.