Senior Plant Operator

Glenelg Shire Council; Heywood; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenelg Shire Council seeks a Senior Plant Operator based at the Heywood depot, responsible for supervising teams and operating civil machinery across road construction and maintenance projects.

The role includes acting as a 2IC to the Heywood team leader, assisting with customer enquiries and works planning, and contributing to safe, efficient operations within the Shire.

Qualifications

• Current Victorian Drivers Licence is essential.
• Heavy Combination Licence is highly regarded.
• Relevant Plant and Equipment tickets and licences.
• Good computer skills.
• Good understanding of legislation and codes governing road management and safety.
• Demonstrated experience in safe and efficient operation of construction plant and specialist equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness and physical capacity to carry out key duties of the position including manual labour.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teams and operate machinery in civil construction and maintenance works.
• Act as 2IC to the Heywood team leader and assist with customer enquiries and works planning as required.
• Assist with planning and coordination from the Heywood depot.

Skills

Driver's Licence

Heavy Combination Licence

Plant & Equipment tickets

Computer skills

Road management laws & safety codes

Construction plant operation

Team leadership

Manual labour capacity

Verbal & written communication

Job description

About the Opportunity

Council is seeking a Senior Plant Operator with demonstrated experience in machinery operations and team leadership in road construction and maintenance activities.

This position is based out of Council's Heywood depot and offers a 9-day fortnight which provides a great work-life balance while contributing to essential community services.

As part of the Works team, the Senior Plant Operator is responsible for supervising teams and operating machinery in a range of civil construction and infrastructure maintenance works across the Shire. The role will act as a 2IC to the Heywood team leader and assist with customer enquiries and works planning as required.

For further information on the position please refer to the Position Description.

What you need to Thrive

• A positive 'can do' attitude.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence is essential.
• Heavy Combination Licence is highly regarded.
• Relevant Plant and Equipment tickets and licences.
• Good computer skills.
• Good understanding of legislation and codes governing road management and safety.
• Demonstrated experience in safe and efficient operation of construction plant and specialist equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness and physical capacity to carry out key duties of the position including manual labour.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills with the capacity to learn new techniques and work practices.