Roads & Maintenance Tractor Operator

Banana Shire Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Banana Shire Council in Central Queensland seeks a Labourer/Plant Operator to operate tractors and road plant across maintenance and construction projects. You will maintain and service equipment, read basic plans and manage traffic control when required.

The role requires a valid Queensland C class licence, White Card, and specific plant/operator tickets. You will work within a team, contribute to continuous process improvement, and support council operations across the shire.

Qualifications

• Heavy vehicle operation experience in maintenance/construction environments.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor/slasher equipment to required standards.
• Provide high quality plant operation services at various locations.
• Maintain and service plant/equipment per procedures.
• Read and interpret basic plans and instructions.
• Undertake traffic control and implement plans as required.
• Participate in toolbox and team meetings.

Skills

Heavy vehicle operation

Teamwork

WHS/EEO awareness

Basic literacy/numeracy

Education

Queensland class ‘C’ driver licence

White Card (General Construction Induction)

RIIMPO315 Conduct Tractor Operations

TMIP Competency

Traffic Controller Competency

Plant Operator Tickets

Job description

To undertake labouring tasks and efficiently operate a range of Council rigid trucks and road plant to meet required standards on maintenance and construction projects.

About Us

Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.

Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate tractor and slasher equipment, including front bucket and broom attachments, efficiently and to the required standards
• Provide high quality plant operation services to the work teams at various locations within and outside of the Shire
• Maintain and service plant and equipment, in accordance with operating procedures
• Maintain a daily diary of plant movements as required
• Read and interpret basic plans and instructions
• Undertake traffic control and implement traffic control plans as required
• Report identified weeds
• Respond to internal and external customer request as required
• Participate in toolbox and team meetings
• Work effectively as a team member to assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required
• Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
• Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information
• Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheets
• Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices, as required
• Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory

• Queensland class ‘C’ driver licence
• Queensland General Construction Induction, White Card (formerly known a Blue Card)
• RIIMPO315 Conduct Tractor Operations
• Traffic Management Implementation Plan (TMIP) Competency
• Traffic Controller Competency
• Other Plant Operator Tickets

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

• Demonstrated experience in the effective operation of heavy vehicles within a maintenance (or construction) infrastructure environment together with knowledge of road maintenance (or construction) techniques
• Basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills
• Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment under minimal supervision.

How to Apply

Information on how to apply is in ourapplication package,which can be obtained from our websitewww.banana.qld.gov.au or by calling07 4992 9***.

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