Plant Tractor Driver

3 weeks ago

Blacktown, Australia Blacktown City Council Full time

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 403,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

**About the opportunity**
- Permanent, full-time position
- Maintenance of Council's public open space facilities
- Focus on the beautification of Blacktown City.

Council is seeking a highly motivated individual to work within a small team to service our Open Space Operations in a professional and efficient manner. The primary role is to operate our tractors and commercial broad acreage mowing and turf renovation equipment. You will also be required to undertake all aspects of general maintenance, cleaning, and litter collection and hand mowing of Council's public open space areas and assist with any beautification programs.

**Qualifications and experience**

**Essential**:

- Extensive experience in tractor operations and of large-scale turf cutting maintenance
- Extensive experience in all facets of the maintenance of open space public recreational facilities, including sports fields, passive recreation facilities, roadside maintenance, public gardens etc.
- Class C driver's licence.

**Desirable**:

- Class MR drivers licence
- WorkCover approved Front-end Loader accreditation
- WorkCover approved Backhoe Operator accreditation
- RMS approved Traffic Controller Implementation Accreditation
- Relevant qualifications in a related field
- RMS-approved Traffic Controller Accreditation
- Herbicide Application accreditation.

**Remuneration and benefits**

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Entry level for this position starts at $1,167.59 per week
- 38-hour working week
- Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

**Our commitment to safety**

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

**Position description**

Click **here **to view or download the position description.
- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

**Closing date: Friday 18 August 2023, 11.59 pm**

**Contact officer: Emily Hubble on 9839 5118**

Internal ref: BCC454

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