Team Member Roads (Casual)

Careers at Council; Narromine Shire Council; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Narromine Shire Council is seeking suitably qualified applicants to join our roads team on a casual basis. These positions assist with road construction and maintenance and involve safely operating Council plant and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and Council procedures.

We require a Class MR Drivers Licence and a General Construction Induction (CIC - White Card) NSW; HR Licence and First Aid are desirable.

Qualifications

• Must hold Class MR Drivers Licence.
• General Construction Induction (CIC - White Card) NSW required.
• HR Licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with road construction and maintenance.
• Safely operate Council plant and equipment per specs.
• Represent Council positively in the community.

Skills

Class MR Drivers Licence

CIC White Card NSW

HR Licence

Job description

Narromine Shire Council covers an area of 5264 km2 and has a population of approximately 6444 in the rural townships of Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley and the surrounding rural areas. Narromine is located 40km from the regional city of Dubbo.

The identities and values of Narromine Shire have been shaped by the culture of the Wiradjuri People, early farmers and by our strong aviation and sporting history. Today, the Shire has a significant farming-based industry that contributes nationally.

About the position

Narromine Shire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced applicants to join our roads team on a casual basis.

These positions assist with road construction and maintenance, helping provide safe road surfaces for the travelling public. Duties include safely operating Council plant and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and Council procedures.

We are looking for reliable team members who take pride in their work, work safely and represent Council positively in the community.

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• Class MR Drivers Licence
• General Construction Induction (CIC - White Card) NSW

It will be desirable for you to have:

• Experience and competency operating a backhoe, front end loader and grader
• Sound working knowledge of construction techniques and principles
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Traffic Control Combo – Traffic Controller & Implement Traffic Control Guidance Plans
• Chainsaw Certification – Crosscut & Trim
• First Aid Certificate
• HR Licence

Pay and employment conditions From $37.31 per hour, inclusive of casual loading, plus superannuation and applicable allowances.

The hourly rate corresponds toGrade 4 Entrywithin Council’s salary structure.

Superannuation will be paid to your nominated complying superannuation fund in accordance with legislative requirements.

These arecasual positions, with work offered according to Council’s operational requirements.

Employment conditions are in accordance with theLocal Government (State) Award.

Pre-employment screening

Should you be shortlisted for interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment screening process as part of the selection process:

• A functional assessment (at Council's expense) including hearing and drug and alcohol testing
• Reference checks from your 2 work related referees
• Any other additional screening that may be relevant to the role
• Council will check the authenticity of certificates and qualification

Privacy Statement

As part of the recruitment process, Narromine Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file and only accessed by members of the Recruitment Selection Panel.

Contact and notes

Ongoing recruitment – no fixed closing date. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and appointments may be made at any time. Early applications are encouraged.

Narromine Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion. People with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application