Leading Hand Plant Operator

5 days ago

Wollongong, Australia Shoalhaven City Council Full time

Salary: $53,077 - $59,667 p.a. plus 10.5% Super
- Permanent/Full Time
- Learn grader operations and operate a roller as part of Councils Grader crew

**About Shoalhaven Council**
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.

**About the role**
This is a permanent, full time, Monday to Friday 7.00am to 4.00pm position working **38 hours** per week. Located at the Bomaderry Works Depot.

**Duties**
Reporting directly to the Team Supervisor - Central Maintenance, the focus of this position is to:

- To operate plant or light trucks pertaining to maintenance and/or construction works as directed by the Supervisor and/or Ganger.
- To carry out routine manual labouring tasks without direct supervision, whilst accepting responsibility for correctness and quality of tasks assigned by the Supervisor or Ganger.
- Support and supervise staff in the day-to-day operations of the District.
- Ensure the work area’s compliance with relevant legislation and Council policies and ensure that risks are managed.
- Undertake Risk Management inspections of Council’s assets using electronic mobile devices as required.

On call - Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

**Skills & Experience**
In order to be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:

- School Certificate or equivalent
- Minimum of 12 months’ work experience in civil construction and/or maintenance activitiesDemonstrated experience in operating minor and major plant and/or light trucks
- Demonstrated experience in operating minor and major plant and/or light trucks
- Minimum NSW Class MR Driver’s Licence or equivalent licence valid in NSW
- Current RMS Issued Traffic Control or SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Cards - ‘Traffic controller’ and ‘Implement traffic control plans’ or willingness to obtain
- Current NSW General Construction induction card (white card) or accepted interstate alternative.
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship

**Benefits**
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs

**How to Apply**

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- In your previous positions have you actively participated in WHS practices?

**Contact**:Scott Aldridge - Team Supervisor - Central Maintenance - 02 4429 3786

**Applications Close**:3 Weeks (at Midnight)

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