Labourer/Operator - Signs and Line Marking

• A varied and challenging role 
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Labourer/Operator (Signs and Line marking)

Remuneration:  $1,200.25 week plus applicable allowances and up to 13% Super
Closing Date:    Sunday 2nd April 2022 at 11.00 pm AEST.

No late applications will be accepted without prior approval.  Only applications received via council's online application system will be considered.

Job Description

This position supports Council's direction by undertaking a range of labouring, plant operation and truck driving tasks as part of a multi-disciplined team that is responsible for the construction and maintenance of Council's infrastructure assets in accordance with recognised standards. The position is primarily in the signs/line marking crew, however depending on the program being delivered and workloads the position maybe moved to other crews within the maintenance team.

What we are looking for?

As Labourer/Operator, you could expect to be responsible for tasks such as: -

• Operate and maintain light plant and equipment in a competent and efficient manner to deliver council’s work program.
• Perform labouring tasks in a safe, competent, efficient and timely manner to deliver councils work program to quality standards.
• Identify new ways to improve work practices in accordance with council's continuous improvement commitment.

Critical for success in this role will be:

• Demonstrated ability to undertake a broad range of tasks including operation of plant, vehicles, equipment and tools in a competent and proficient manner.
• Demonstrated physical agility and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting and bending.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain harmony within a team and foster good working relationships with all council employees and members of the public.
• Demonstrated ability to work under general supervision.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry White/Blue card.

 Desirable Requirements:

• Queensland ‘MR’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.
• Knowledge of Civil construction and Maintenance activities
• Concrete and formwork experience
• TMR Traffic Management Implement qualification

 What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.
• Access to professional development and employee education assistance
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing.
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.