Water & Sewer Network Operator | MR Driver

Western Downs Regional Council; Dalby; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging available

Relocation assistance

Health & wellbeing program

Leave loading 17.5% on annual leave

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

Western Downs Regional Council is seeking a Network Operator to perform construction and maintenance on water and sewer infrastructure using trucks and machinery. The role includes labouring duties, standby rosters, and adherence to WHS standards.

You will handle various trucks, operate hand tools, and undertake routine equipment maintenance while following site safety rules and reporting hazards. A White Card and MR licence are required.

Qualifications

• WH&S Construction Safety Induction White Card.
• Current MR Class or higher licence.
• Ability to obtain other competencies relevant to the position.
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance practices for water and sewerage.
• Knowledge of Uniform traffic control devices and their applications.
• Certificate of Competency - Skid steer loader/backhoe.
• A medical assessment may be required to determine fitness.
• Fit-testing respirators within the first three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate various trucks, plant and machinery, mainly Medium Rigid trucks.
• Use hand tools and equipment for construction and maintenance tasks.
• Join standby roster for afterhours work.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Carry out traffic control duties as directed.
• Complete tasks within agreed time frames.
• Identify and report WHS hazards and issues.
• Work in accordance with WHS obligations and responsibilities.
• Undertake manual handling as directed by site supervisor.

Skills

MR Class licence

WH&S safety awareness

Fit testing readiness

Traffic control knowledge

Medical fitness awareness

Education

White Card

Certificate of Competency - Skid steer/backhoe

Tools

Confined space entry

MUTCD Level 2

Working at Heights

Trench Shoring

Job description

Western Downs Regional Council is seeking a Network Operator to perform construction and maintenance on water and sewer infrastructure using trucks and machinery. The role includes labouring duties, standby rosters, and adherence to WHS standards.

You will handle various trucks, operate hand tools, and undertake routine equipment maintenance while following site safety rules and reporting hazards. A White Card and MR licence are required.