Rural Roads Grader Operator & Labourer

North West Queensland; Cloncurry Shire; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Monthly RDO

Remote Area Housing Allowance

Job summary

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a Plant Operator / Labourer to support the Rural Roads Maintenance team within the Infrastructure & Environment Department. The role covers grader operations, road maintenance and general labouring tasks to keep the rural network safe and efficient.

The successful candidate will perform plant operation, road works and related duties, with pre-start checks, grass cutting, sign maintenance and pothole patching.

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant and machinery, particularly graders.
• Ability to complete tasks within expected timeframes and maintain high work standards.
• Strong understanding of Workplace Health and Safety practices.
• Knowledge of civil construction or local government works is desirable.

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

Plant operation

Grader operations

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Plant Operations (Civil Construction)

Job description

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a Plant Operator / Labourer to support the Rural Roads Maintenance team within the Infrastructure & Environment Department. The role covers grader operations, road maintenance and general labouring tasks to keep the rural network safe and efficient.

The successful candidate will perform plant operation, road works and related duties, with pre-start checks, grass cutting, sign maintenance and pothole patching.