Senior Plant Operator - Works

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

Benefits offered by this job

RDO schemes

Generous leave

Job summary

Narrandera Shire Council in New South Wales seeks a full-time plant operator based at the Works Depot, Barellan Road, Narrandera. This role currently operates a 4 day week and requires a practical assessment of plant operation skills.

You will perform maintenance and construction tasks, contribute to team development, and ensure safe site practices through hazard identification and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating council plant and equipment.
• Ability to recognise hazards and perform basic risk assessments.
• Willingness to assist with labouring tasks and maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Efficient operation of council plant.
• Undertake hazard identification and risk assessments on worksites.
• Carry out labouring duties to support project delivery.
• Identify materials and their properties for maintenance tasks.
• Organise available council resources to complete tasks.
• Maintain quality and safety standards per Council procedures.
• Complete documentation for inspections and safety checks.

Skills

Plant operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Tools

Plant equipment

Job description

Narrandera Shire Council is one of the largest employers in the Shire, with over 120 employees, offering over 30 services. We help shape our future and strive to make our community a great place to live.

At Council we proudly focus on career progression and further education for our employees. Council offers a healthy work and lifestyle balance and provides employees with the opportunity to positively contribute to our community.

Narrandera Shire is on Wiradjuri Country and is in the heart of the Riverina. Based along Murrumbidgee River, we are famous for our natural assets and sporting lifestyle, quality education and health services, a wide range of housing,

Located one hour’s drive from both Wagga Wagga and Griffith, with daily flights to and from Sydney, plus bus and train services, it is the ideal choice for regional living.

About the role

This full-time position is based at the Narrandera Shire Council Works Depot, Barellan Road Narrandera. This position currently works a 4 day week.

This position isrequired to operate council’s plant and equipment and to assist with all maintenance and construction activities, to be actively involved in team building and development programs.

Applicants will be required to undertake a practical assessment in operating several pieces of plant to prove their skills/abilities.

Duties

• Efficient operation of council plant- Previous experience in plant operation and know the plant limitations. Familiarisation in plant maintenance and the ability to carry out minor repairs.
• Undertake hazard identification and risk assessments on work sites as required - By identifying potential hazards and performing risk assessment, taking correct safety measures to minimise or isolate a risk in accordance to councils WHS safety plan and procedures.
• Undertake labouring duties as required - By assisting team members to complete projects by being actively involved and carryout labouring activities safely.
• Identify Material-By the recognition of different materials and their properties and how they may be used during maintenance projects.
• Organise Council resources- By organising available council resources in order to complete set tasks.
• Quality Assurance- By ensuring the quality of work and activities of the job holder, ensuring work safety and identifying areas and processes that could be improved and having an understanding of Council's Quality Assurance system.
• Record Management- By completing appropriate council documentation for pre start inspections, Toolbox Meeting and safety inspections.

Culture

Our inclusive culture promotes staff engagement and enables us to attract and retain the best talent.

Some of our strategies and programs include:

• Merit-based recruitment practices
• Workplace adjustments for persons with disability
• Opportunities for persons of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin
• Work experience and school based apprentice placements
• Flexible work arrangements including access to Rostered Day Off (RDO) schemes and generous leave provision

Some key benefits of working at Narrandera Shire Council include: