Labourer/Operator (Slasher Operator) - Road Asset Maintenance (L5)
Job No:
GRC928
Location:
Gympie, Queensland
About the Organisation
Gympie Regional Council (GRC) is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in the west to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. The regional centre of Gympie is central to the Gympie region, two hours north of Brisbane and in close proximity to the Sunshine and Fraser coasts. Gympie Regional Council offices are located in Gympie's town centre close to shopping, cafes and parking.
Enjoy the rural delights of the picturesque Mary Valley, the history of Gympie and the broad western area, home to country festivals and a strong agricultural base. For someone seeking a high quality of life, the region offers a unique opportunity. You could be part of a forward-thinking local government organisation with a commitment to continuously improving the services it provides to its 50,000 residents, in one of the most diverse locations in Queensland.
Labourer/Operator - Slasher Operator - Road Asset Maintenance (L5)
Remuneration: $1158.90 per week and 13 per cent superannuation
Closing Date: Sunday 6 November 2022 at 11pm AEST
No late applications will be accepted without prior approval. Only applications received via council's online application system will be considered.
About the Opportunity
For this particular role, Council requires a Labourer/Operator to join the Road Asset Maintenance team. This position supports Council’s direction by undertaking plant and labouring tasks (primarily focused on Slasher Operation), as part of a multi-disciplined team that is responsible for the maintenance of Council’s infrastructure assets in accordance with recognised standards.
Your day to day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Operate and maintain medium complexity plant and equipment in a competent and efficient manner to deliver council’s work program in accordance with the level of the Award.
- 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.
For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- RIIMO0315A Conduct tractor operations, or willingness to obtain this competency
- Queensland ‘MR’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.
- Competency RIIWHS302D Implement Traffic Plans (Level 2)
- Construction Industry White/Blue card.
- Experience operating medium rigid tractors and slashers in various terrain
- Demonstrated ability to work independently under limited supervision as the position requires you to work on your own for period of time
- Demonstrated ability to maintain harmony within a team and foster good working relationships with all council employees and members of the public.
Although not mandatory for this position, the following would be advantageous:
- Demonstrated experience in construction and maintenance of roads including earthworks, pavements, drainage, stormwater and concreting.
- Cert 3 in civil construction / plant or similar
You must also be physically fit and able to do heavy labouring work such as digging post holes, sweeping aggregate off roads, installing guide posts, patching pot holes and using tools such as whacker packers, guide post drivers and vibrating plates.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.
About the Benefits
GRC offers all valued staff considerable opportunities for professional development and education assistance, in addition to extending quality of life benefits such as health, fitness & wellbeing programs and employee assistance to their families.
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.
For a full explanation of our values please click here. You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.
Who to Contact
For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Robert Dwine, Coordinator - Roads Asset Maintenance on 5481 0873 or email robert.dwine@gympie.qld.gov.au
For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Pip Moir, Coordinator Human Resources (Acting) on 5481 0778 or email pip.moirl@gympie.qld.gov.au
How to apply
Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:
1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'
Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.
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