Rural Roads Plant Operator & Labourer (Grader)

Cloncurry Shire Council; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave with leaveLoading

Monthly RDO (13 per year)

Personal (Sick) Leave

Superannuation

Job summary

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a Plant Operator / Labourer – Rural Roads to support rural road networks with safe, efficient works and high standards. The role focuses on operating plant, performing road maintenance tasks and assisting with routine labouring duties across rostered sites.

The successful candidate will contribute to pre-start checks, pothole patching and sign/guidepost maintenance while maintaining WHS practices and working well both independently and within a team.

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant and machinery, particularly grader operations.
• Strong understanding of Workplace Health and Safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours when required.

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

WHS compliance

Teamwork & independence

Education

Certificate III in Plant Operations (Civil Construction) or similar

Job description

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a Plant Operator / Labourer – Rural Roads to support rural road networks with safe, efficient works and high standards. The role focuses on operating plant, performing road maintenance tasks and assisting with routine labouring duties across rostered sites.

The successful candidate will contribute to pre-start checks, pothole patching and sign/guidepost maintenance while maintaining WHS practices and working well both independently and within a team.