Skid Steer & Bobcat Operator for Civil Projects Benefits

Townsville City Council; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leaveload

3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave

14 weeks parental leave

Domestic and Family Violence Leave

Uniforms and PPE provided

Annual wage progression

Up to 13.5% superannuation employer</n

Salary Sacrifice opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Fitness Passport program

Employee Loyalty Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Townsville City Council is seeking a skilled Skid Steer Operator to join our Fleet Services team. The role involves operating skid steer equipment for road construction and maintenance with a strong emphasis on safety, planning, and delivering tasks to a high standard.

You will perform pre-start checks, maintain plant, assist with labouring tasks, and support onsite crews to meet project objectives in a dynamic local government setting.

Qualifications

• HR driver's licence required.
• Skid Steer Operators Certificate with final trim experience.
• Certificate for Safe Working Near Live Exposed Parts training.
• Able to prioritise tasks and build effective working relationships to meet team goals.
• Knowledge of heavy rigid vehicles, basic maintenance and prestart checks.
• Familiarity with Aus-Spec, Australian Standards, Load Restraint Guide and WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steer for road construction and maintenance works.
• Conduct pre-start checks and routine inspections of plant and equipment.
• Maintain plant through cleaning, storage and minor repairs; report faults.
• Ensure safe loading and tie-down of plant to worksites.
• Participate in Toolbox meetings to improve safety, quality and productivity.
• Assist onsite teams with labouring tasks as required.

Skills

HR driver's licence

Skid Steer Operators Certificate

Safe Working Near Live Exposed Parts

Prioritise tasks

Heavy vehicle operation knowledge

WHS and standards knowledge

Job description

Townsville City Council is seeking a skilled Skid Steer Operator to join our Fleet Services team. The role involves operating skid steer equipment for road construction and maintenance with a strong emphasis on safety, planning, and delivering tasks to a high standard.

You will perform pre-start checks, maintain plant, assist with labouring tasks, and support onsite crews to meet project objectives in a dynamic local government setting.