Multi Skilled Plant Operator

**Job Number**:
500022

**The details**:

- Permanent Full Time
- $71,286 pa (includes industry allowance and uniform allowance) + 12% super + leave loading
Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream B) - Level 6 of the EBA5
- 9 day fortnight
- 76 hour fortnight
- Location: Site based with a Petrie home depot location - please note, whilst this position has an allocated home depot location, the work will be based across various sites within the area and our team members will start and finish on the job site. Please also note - the home depot for this position will be changing from Petrie to our new Narangba depot in the coming months as we will be closing our Petrie depot.

**About our opportunity**

As one of the Multi Skilled Plant Operators you will be operating a range of machinary (predominantly backhoes but working interchangeably with other plant on site which can include excavators and rollers) on a daily basis to perform civil construction related duties. This particular position will be working on Council's projects being delivered internally by our Construction team which will involve lots of stormwater or roads related work. You'll be driving the truck to designated work sites, operating other plant/equipment as necessary (and where trained and/or licenced to do so), carrying out pre start checks on the relevant plant/equipment you're utilising and reporting any defects or safety issues with the plant/equipment or projects as required.
- We are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability, and we are seeking people who resonate with these values._

**About you**

Paired with the above mentioned skills and experience, you will also hold a current truck licence (minimum HR - heavy rigid class), a Construction Induction Card and Certification in the operation in Backhoe (LB) and at least another one of the below listed equipment:

- Excavator (LE) - _desirable_
- Roller (LR) - _desirable_
- Grader (LG)
- Front End loader (LL)

**Position Description**

**Why City of Moreton Bay?**

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what _can be_ - for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

- **See it.** To build a city of the future, first, you have to _see it_. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
- **Shape it.** You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters - and it’s yours to shape and own.
- **Live it.** Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

- Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
- Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
- Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
- Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
- Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.

**Ready for a career that matters?**

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

**Your Future City.**
**See it. Shape it. Live It.**

**Advertised**:
18 Sep 2024

**Applications close**:
02 Oct 2024 23:55