Grader Operator (Patrol) in Brisbane

To efficiently operate a grader to meet required standards on maintenance and construction projects.

GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION

To efficiently operate a grader to meet required standards on maintenance and construction projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high quality specialist plant operation services including road construction and maintenance
• Provide high quality vehicle operation services to the work teams
• Maintain a high standard and consistent approach with the usage of all Council's plant
• Maintain and service plant and equipment daily, in accordance with operating procedures
• Report any plant defects in the appropriate manner
• Provide support in the operation of other plant and equipment, as required
• Carry out general labouring duties, as required
• Maintain a daily diary of plant activities
• Comply with Council operating procedures and site-specific work plans
• Read and interpret basic plans and instructions
• Implement traffic management plans, as required
• Report declared weeds to appropriate department and perform wash downs of plant when exposed to weed declared areas or when required
• Participate in Toolbox talks
• Participate in training both mandatory and elective when required.
• Liaise with workplace representatives and employees to continuously improve work practices
• Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
• Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information
• Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheets
• Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices, as required
• Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory

• QLD Current 'C' class manual driver's licence
• QLD General Safety Induction (White or Blue Card)
• Certificate of Competency – Grader.

Desirable

• Traffic Control Licence
• Implement Traffic Management Plans (ITMP)
• Other Plant Operator Competencies
• Knowledge of Machine Guidance Systems.

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

• Experience in the effective operation of heavy vehicles within a maintenance or construction infrastructure environment
• Sound literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills and ability undertake Learning and Development opportunities, as required
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment under minimal supervision
• Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS

The employee agrees to comply with the following:

• Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Customer service standards
• Council's Code of Conduct
• Environment and Sustainability policy and procedure
• Human rights legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activities
• Human Resources policies and procedures
• Financial Management policies and procedures
• Records Management policies and procedures
• Disaster Management policies and procedures.

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• The employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a class 'C' manual driver licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council
• The employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as required
• The employee acknowledges this role is physically demanding and requires an adequate level of fitness to be held and maintained in order to successfully undertake manual labouring tasks.

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