Plant Operator/Labourer - Town Streets

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Plant Operator/Labourer - Town Streets to join the team, benefits include:

• 5 weeks Annual Leave


• RDO's


• Remote Area Housing Allowance


• Personal (Sick) Leave


• Salary $57,562-$61,603 per annum dependent on qualifications & experience

Cloncurry Shire Council is a future-focused, community-responsive organisation with a charter to enhance all facets of life in the Shire. Creating this improved future is underpinned by an increased focus on planning for the long-term needs of the community and coordinating the delivery and ongoing management of services, infrastructure, and facilities. The Council are in a strong financial position and play an important role in enhancing this thriving economy.

Few places can claim to be as influential in shaping Australia as Cloncurry. Birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctor Service and destination of the first Qantas flight - Cloncurry is a community that celebrates outback life. Popularly known as the "Friendly Heart of the Great Northwest", Cloncurry has the feel of a western town with the progressiveness of a modern community. The 'Curry', as it is affectionately known by locals, is 120km east of Mount Isa and 400km south of the Gulf of Carpentaria.

About The Role

Undertake various tasks relating to town maintenance, road maintenance and construction or other activities necessary to complete all Council works programs effectively and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

General:

• Be actively responsible for maintaining a positive image of Council in the Community by attending the workplace (or notifying unplanned absences) and performing tasks to the best of one’s ability;


• Complete allocated work effectively and efficiently within expected timeframes and to minimise the amount of re-work required;


• Actively contribute new ideas that enhance and improve the quality of work delivered to the Community of Cloncurry;


• Identify and report hazards and/or defects within the Shire that can be included in Council’s works programs;


• Ensure all Workplace Health & Safety and Environmental practices are adhered to;


• Undertake and complete training and professional development as offered;


• Foster goodwill and cooperation between employees of various departments and work groups within Council;


• Any relevant duty as directed within the scope of the position, level of training and competency.

 Labouring Activities:

• Grass cutting and maintenance of town streets, parks, gardens and open spaces;


• Perform septic pump outs;


• Street maintenance such as pothole patching, footpath repairs, kerb & channel repair, linemarking;


• Maintain signs and guideposts;


• Litter & Garbage collection;


• Slashing


• Graffiti removal;


• General labouring duties;


• Any other duties as requested by your supervisor to ensure works are carried out in accordance with Council’s works program;

Plant Operations:

• Operate plant and machinery within the level of competency, licence or tickets held


• Perform pre-start checks on all equipment prior to use and report any defects;

Maintain all plant, equipment and assets by using preventative maintenance initiatives.

Qualifications

Mandatory:

• A current Police Clearance;


• Hold and maintain a manual C class driver’s Licence;


• Construction White Card is mandatory prior to commencement;

Desirable:

• Traffic control and traffic management accreditation is highly desirable;


• Heavy Vehicle Licence (HR) is desirable but not essential;


• Plant Operator competencies across a range of machinery is highly desirable;