Plant Operator Level 2

Join Tweed Shire Council as a versatile Plant Operator, where you'll operate a range of heavy machinery including excavators, loaders, trailers, crane trucks and more This hands-on role requires strong knowledge of the local road network, the ability to work independently and a commitment to safety, teamwork and operational flexibility across various civil works.

**About the role**:

- Operate a wide range of plant and transport equipment including excavators, graders, loaders, trailers (over 10T), crane trucks and more.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on machinery to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Navigate independently across the Tweed Shire using sound local road knowledge and work unsupervised when required.
- Communicate effectively with Supervisors and work collaboratively with other teams and work gangs.
- Carry out additional duties as needed, including non-driving tasks when plant is idle or under repair.

**What's on offer**:

- a base salary ranging from $59,040 per annum with competency-based increments up to $67,436 per annum, plus 12% super
- 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list
- **We are seeking**:

- Strong literacy and numeracy skills to read job instructions, manuals and complete accurate work records.
- Proven competency in operating civil plant and machinery including excavators, backhoes, graders, loaders, crane trucks, Franna cranes and transport equipment such as dog trailers and low loaders.
- Sound understanding of grades, levels, cross falls, bitumen sealing techniques, load shifting regulations and heavy vehicle transport requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to perform routine maintenance, cleaning and safety checks on plant equipment.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with accurate record-keeping and a current White Card essential.

**About us**:

- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Join an **employer of choice**. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

**Where it's located**:
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

**Position closes**:
**Pre-Employment Screening**:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.

**Immunisations**:
This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program.

**How To Apply**:

- Have your Resume document ready to go.

**If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below**:

- Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
- Please describe your literacy and numeracy skills, particularly in relation to reading job instructions, operating manuals and completing accurate work records.
- What civil plant and machinery do you have experience in operating? Please include specific examples such as excavators, backhoes, graders, loaders, crane trucks, Franna cranes and transport equipment like dog trailers and low loaders.
- Describe your understanding and experience with grades, levels, cross falls, bitumen sealing techniques, load shifting regulations and transporting heavy vehicles.
- Please provide examples of your experience performing routine maintenance, cleaning and safety checks on plant equipment.
- Provide an example of how you approach communication and teamwork in the workplace?
- Do you hold a current White Card?

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