Mechanical Street Sweeper Operator x 2 (2871)

Mechanical Street Sweeper Operator x 2 (201038) 

 

Permanent Full Time - 38 hours per week

 

$67,234.55 Annually  + up to 12% super  

 

RCC Employee's Level 5 

 

 

A special place

 

At Redland City Council, you can help improve lives, while shaping your career in a truly special place. Situated on the stunning Redlands Coast, our team is creating an enriched, sustainable future for Redland City.

Here, every role matters … Together, we’re focused on serving our community. Join us so together we can improve the Redlands for today and tomorrow.

 

 

Your opportunity

 

The Mechanical Street Sweeper Operator is responsible for executing the scheduled street sweeping program and participating in civil, marine, and vegetation maintenance tasks when sweeping operations are offline. The role requires efficient, effective work under limited supervision in line with Council standards and service agreements. The operator must be adaptable and capable of performing tasks within their skills, licences, and training, including working rostered shifts outside standard hours. Key duties include operating street sweeping equipment, recording data in asset systems, providing technical advice, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining equipment. The position also emphasises teamwork and professional communication to achieve positive outcomes and maintain a productive work environment.

 

For full details, take a look at the Position Description.

 

 

What you’ll bring

 

First and foremost, you’ll need to live and breathe our Values, as they are fundamental to the way we go about our work and the relationships we build.

 

We would love to hear from you or someone you know who has:

 

• Proven experience and ability to operate heavy plant such as mechanical street sweepers.


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  Demonstrated ability and physical fitness to perform a range of strenuous labouring tasks and functions for prolonged periods of time.

  
  


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  Demonstrated ability to pro-actively identify, report and effectively address any workplace safety hazards.

  
  


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  Demonstrated ability to effectively participate as part of a team.

  
  


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  Demonstrated ability to correctly apply, use and maintain street sweeping equipment and a broad range of plant, tools and equipment used in operational maintenance services.

  
  

 

 

Why join us

 

We asked our people why they choose to work at Redland City Council. They say it’s about two things: feeling connected to the Redlands Coast as a truly special place and the incredible career and development opportunities at Council.

 

Here, you can:

 

• Improve lives, for today and tomorrow. 


• Achieve, for the community and your career. 


• Experience variety, and grow as a result.


• Find the right balance to bring the best you.

 

Here are some more reasons for loving working with us:

 

• Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave!


• Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break.


• Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance.


• Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen.


• Diverse secondment opportunities for career development.


• Reward and recognition programs.


• Wellbeing programs and social club.


• Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers.

 

Visit our careers page to learn more and read the stories of our incredible people.

 

 

Eligibility

 

• You'll be able to participate in the after-hours on-call roster, including remote response and site-related operations over weekends and public holidays on a rostered basis.


• You'll be available for early morning starts (from 3am) on a rostered program.


• You'll have 3+ years' experience in the relevant field.


• You'll hold a MR Licence and plant operator tickets or HR licence.


• You'll hold a hold a Certificate II Civil Construction or equivalent.


• Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.


• To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

 

 

Ready to join us

 

Applications will only be accepted through Council’s Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

 

To be considered, applicants must submit a:

 

1. Cover letter (one page); and


2. Current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please read the Position Description and resume-based application instructions before applying for this role.

 

RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.

 

Specific information on the position (201038) can be obtained by contacting Ben Cook on 0403 661 280.  Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 02/12/2024.

 

At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We’re focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.

 

 

Applications will not be accepted from a third party.

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