Plant/tractor Driver

1 week ago

Blacktown, Australia Blacktown City Council Full time

**Job No**:BC2948***

**Location**:Blacktown, NSW***

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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 435,000 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**

We are is seeking a highly motivated individual to work within a small team in our Parks and Garden Section to service our vase number and rapidly growing public open space areas, in a professional and efficient manner. As a team member of our Parks and Garden Section you will be required operate large scale grass cutting equipment and operate large commercial tractors. You will also be required to undertake all task associated with public open space maintenance to assist our teams in the servicing our parks and reserves, including weeding, cleaning and litter collection of Council's public open space areas and to 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 drivers 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), 11.5% employer superannuation contribution payable to Active Superannuation Scheme, Fitness Passport and 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.
- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

Best of luck.

**Closing date: Friday 6 September 2024, 11:59 pm**

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

**Internal ref: BCC354

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