At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate water trucks and perform maintenance tasks on construction projects.
- Company: Join the Banana Shire Council in beautiful Central Queensland.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, training opportunities, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Great opportunity for hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital team that supports community infrastructure and development.
- Qualifications: Must hold a current Qld Class 'HR' driver's licence and safety induction.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
The Opportunity
To undertake labouring tasks and efficiently operate a range of Council rigid trucks and road plant to meet required standards on maintenance and construction projects.
About Us
Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.
Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres.
Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide high quality plant operation services
- Maintain and service plant and equipment, in accordance with operating procedures
- Maintain a daily diary of plant movements as required
- Read and interpret basic plans and instructions
- Perform general labouring duties
- Report identified weeds
- Liaise with workplace representative 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
- Current Qld Class 'HR' driver's licence
- Qld General Safety Induction (White or Blue Card).
Desirable
- Other plant tickets.
- ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- Compulsory
- Experience in the effective operation of heavy vehicles within a maintenance or construction infrastructure environment
- Basic literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills and ability undertake Learning and Development opportunities as required
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