Plant/ Tractor Operator

Shellharbour City Council; Shellharbour City Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated leasing

Retail discounts

Corporate fitness programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learning & Development opportunities

Annual award increases

Bi-annual bonus payments

Weekly pay run

Parental leave entitlements

Job summary

Shellharbour City Council is seeking a skilled Open Spaces operative to operate a Reach Arm Mower and tractor, maintaining sports fields, parks, and roadsides at the Oak Flats depot.

You will join a supportive team, with opportunities to work independently and with community-focused outcomes while upholding safety and reporting procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating a Boom Slasher and similar machinery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mowing duties on sports fields, parks, and roadsides.
• Operate Reach Arm Mower and tractor with implements.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Maintain equipment and report as required.

Skills

Reach Arm Mower

Boom Slasher

Tractor operations

Communication skills

Health & Safety

Basic computer skills

Driver's License (Class C)

Job description

Are you skilled and experienced in operating a Reach Arm Mower and Tractor?

Use your skills and experience to join our Open Spaces team to carry out general mowing duties to keep our sports fields, parks and roadsides well maintained.

You will have strong experience in tractor operations and mowing, including the use of implements such as boom slashers, and can work both independently and effectively as part of a team.

Located at the Services Depot in Oak Flats, the Open Spaces team are inclusive and supportive in providing a range of services for our community.

About you:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a passion for open spaces management. The successful candidate will possess:

• Proven experience in operating a Boom Slasher and similar machinery.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and the public.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety protocols.
• Basic computer proficiency for reporting and documentation.
• Candidates should hold a current NSW Driver’s License (Class C) and be able to obtain necessary certifications during the probationary period.

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.

• Permanent full time, 38 hours per week with the opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight
• Commencing salary range from $1,202 - $1,327 per week (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Plus Adverse Working Conditions Allowance - Level 1
• Plus benefits including novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support & Learning & Development opportunities
• Plus Annual Award Increases & Bi-annual bonus payments & weekly pay run
• Plus a range of local government benefits, including LSL after 5 years, one week 'My Leave', health & wellbeing initiatives as well as generous parental leave entitlements

Please Note:

• You will need to complete a Pre-placement Medical Assessment

About us:

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.

Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all, and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.

Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignment to our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.