Plant Operator - Roads, Drainage & Civil Works

Singleton Council; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Swell Program

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Work from home

Rostered Day Off

9-day fortnight

4-day week

Job summary

Singleton Council is hiring a Works Plant Operator to operate a range of plant and equipment for roads, transport and drainage infrastructure. The role works autonomously or with other teams to deliver maintenance and construction across the Council network.

A minimum HR licence is required with a willingness to obtain a HC licence; a Certificate III in Civil Construction is advantageous. The position is permanent, full-time (38 h/w) with a base salary in a defined range and superannuation.

Qualifications

• HR and HC licences are required or willingness to obtain.
• Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction & Maintenance) or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and assist in maintenance and construction of roads, transport and drainage assets.
• Perform pre-start checks and routine maintenance on assigned plant.
• Transport equipment between sites and operate onsite as required.
• Work autonomously or with teams to deliver infrastructure works.

Skills

Plant operation

Autonomous work

Labouring

Traffic management

Education

Civil Construction Cert

HR Licence

HC Licence

Dogging licence

Tools

Backhoe

Excavator

Positrack

Job description

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

The Works Plant Operator is responsible for operating a range of plant and equipment associated with the maintenance and construction of roads, transport and drainage assets connected to the functioning of Singleton Council’s infrastructure network.

The position is responsible for working autonomously and with other works teams to deliver maintenance and construction of Council infrastructure. Some duties include:

Undertake plant operation and/or labouring tasks associated with maintenance and construction of roads, transport and drainage infrastructure including but not limited to, earthworks, pipe laying, bitumen, concrete structure preparation, drainage and vegetation work.

Undertake works autonomously or with other work groups as required, with responsibility for floating/ transporting equipment to all work sites and operating onsite.

Demonstrate competency in the operation of dynamic load shifting plant and equipment including, but not limited to, Backhoe, Excavator and Positrack

Ensure daily maintenance and pre-start checks of assigned plant are completed.
Ensure controls are in place to manage vehicular and pedestrian traffic on and around the work site.

This role requires a demonstrated current working knowledge of road construction and maintenance tasks and techniques along with proven competency in undertaking operating tasks involving plant and equipment, and proven competency in loading, securing and floating equipment.

A minimum of a HR licence is required for this role, along with a willingness to obtain a HC licence as supported under Council's Learning and Development Protocol.

Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction & Maintenance) or willingness to obtain as supported under Council's Learning and Development Protocol would be advantageous along with dogging licence, and other relevant tickets as described in the position description.

This position is offered on a Permanent, Full-time basis working 38 hours per week.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 7 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $70,505 - $79,308per annum plus superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Your flexible work benefits may include:

Work from home

Rostered Day Off

9-day fortnight

4-day week

Your leave benefits include:

Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Purchase of Additional Annual Leave

Domestic + Family Violence Leave

Training Courses + Professional Development

Education Assistance

Leadership Development Program

'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:

ESSPecialist Program Awards

Service Awards

Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE?
To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.
Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the position description here.

INTERESTED?
For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Leigh Hall, Coordinator Civil Operations on 0499554***.

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

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