Backhoe Operator

**Job No**:
**LCCNSW3795**
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**Location**:
**Lithgow, NSW**:
**The Opportunity**:

- Lithgow City Council _has an exciting opportunity for a Backhoe Operator to join their team in Lithgow, NSW.

Reporting to the Works Coordinator you will be responsible for the loading of materials and excavation of trenches whilst operating the backhoe loader and other duties as required. As a highly skilled and technical operator within the team, there will be regular opportunities to relieve in various positions throughout the team, improving your skills in the construction field.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

- Operate and maintain backhoe
- Excavate trenches and assist in laying pipes
- Load Trucks with road base, pipes, drums and other materials
- Perform field duties in a roadwork environment
- Set up traffic procedures and control traffic
- Perform roadworks
- Act in higher grade roles throughout the rural works team.

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description.

**About you**:

- Class C Drivers Licence
- Demonstrated competency in the operation of a backhoe
- WH&S Induction for Construction Works Certificate (Whitecard)
- Traffic Control Ticket
- Willingness to undertake additional training
- Demonstrated Commitment to WH&S and Risk Management procedures
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of integrity and honesty
- Additional plant operator tickets
- MR Licence
- Previous labouring experience
- Previous experience in the operation of a backhoe

However, if you’re interested in the position but don’t satisfy all of the above criteria, we encourage you to still apply We consider that a can-do attitude and positive community spirit are the most important attributes for the role.

**Salary and Benefits**:
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.
- Between $1,023.05 and $1,131.10 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience.
- Permanent, Full-time, 38 hours per week
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every 2nd week.

**_APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Thursday 25 May 2023 at 4pm AEST._**

**_ Please note: _**Lithgow City Council is committed to the health and safety of its workers and the community. Council require all potential staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their vaccination status (or a valid medical contraindication) if invited for an interview.

**Lithgow City Council**:

- Lithgow is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains, and is a Sydney metro satellite. Lithgow offers a truly unique lifestyle and is at the start of an exciting transitional period to harmonise its urban, industrial, and rural qualities that are unmatched._