Road Construction Plant Operator – Flexible Schedule & Growth

Ballina Shire Council; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight or 4 day week

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Uniform and PPE provided

Job summary

Ballina Shire Council is seeking a Road Construction and Maintenance Labourer to support the Engineering Works section across the Shire. You will operate plant such as rollers and patching trucks, perform labouring tasks on roads, cycleways and drainage, and contribute to safety and efficiency on site.

The role requires tickets in at least roller operations, with additional training available. A MR/C driver licence and White Card are essential, with willingness to obtain further tickets.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience operating road plant such as Roller, Patching Truck, Street Sweeper or Tractor.
• Able to operate plant in diverse locations across the Shire.
• Experience in road construction and maintenance of roads and roadsides.
• Capable of performing a range of physical labour tasks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Valid licences/tickets or willingness to obtain required tickets.

Responsibilities

• Operate Roller, Patching Truck, Street Sweeper or Tractor as part of road construction projects.
• Conduct labouring duties for roads, drains, kerb and guttering, and related assets.
• Support Engineering Works with maintenance and construction activities across the Shire.
• Follow safety policies and work efficiently in varying locations.

Skills

Communication

Physical labour

Road construction knowledge

Teamwork

Education

MR/C driver licence

White Card (construction safety)

Chainsaw Level 1

Traffic Controller Ticket

Implement Traffic Control Plans ticket

Working Near Overhead Power Lines

Job description

Ballina Shire Council is seeking a Road Construction and Maintenance Labourer to support the Engineering Works section across the Shire. You will operate plant such as rollers and patching trucks, perform labouring tasks on roads, cycleways and drainage, and contribute to safety and efficiency on site.

The role requires tickets in at least roller operations, with additional training available. A MR/C driver licence and White Card are essential, with willingness to obtain further tickets.