Loader Operator – Road Construction VRN 26/25

Award Classification: Level 5

Employment Conditions:

Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State

2017

Department / Branch: Engineering / Road Construction

Principal Location: Council Depot, Hughenden

Reports to: Road Construction Supervisor (or as directed)

Direct Reports: Nil

Flinders Shire

Our Vision: Flinders Shire – a place of discovery, opportunity and lifestyle

Our Mission: To promote quality of life through leadership, attitude and respect

Our Values:
• A Caring Philosophy

• Pursuit of Excellence

• Teamwork

• Local Ownership

• Communication

• Leadership

• Recognition

Council Structure

Position Objective

The Loader Operator Road Construction is responsible for operating plant and fleet and labouring duties

across Flinders Shire to achieve Councils Operational and Strategic Objectives. Predominantly based

within the road construction and road maintenance team, this role will also be required to work across

other teams within Engineering Services.

As a representative of Council, demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to a high level of service

and continuous improvement in the best interest of Council and the Community are essential.

Office of the Chief Executive Officer

• Investment, Attraction & Economic Development

• Executive Support

• Human Resources

Corporate & Financial

Services

• Financial Control

• Information &

Communication Technology

• Business & Customer Services

• Governance & Regulatory

Compliance

• Workplace Health & Safety

Engineering

• Open Spaces & Community

Assets

• Asset Management

• Project Management

• Roads & Infrastructure

Community Services &

Wellbeing

• Community Development &

Engagement

• Tourism

• Community Care

• Regional Marketing &

Promotion

• Media / Communications

Key Responsibilities

Operational

• Competent and safe operation of plant/fleet as licenced and verified to operate and undertaking

activities up to and including engaged level as per the Queensland Local Government Award, as

amended or replaced

• Hands on labouring tasks associated with maintenance and construction concrete activities such as

construction and maintenance of kerb and channel, excavation, driveways, roadways, footpaths,

water drainage systems and form working

• Hands on labouring as required and directed within other areas of Council

• Undertake work activities as directed to achieve Council Operational and Strategic Plans

• Maintenance of assigned plant/fleet and work cohesively with workshop in maintaining plant/fleet

• Ensuring all daily checks of plant/fleet are completed and advising of repairs/maintenance

requirements

• Ensuring plant/fleet are well presented, tidy and secured

• Provide high level of customer service on behalf of Council ensuring a positive reflection with

members of the public is maintained

• Develop and maintain positive communications between Council departments and teams including

participation in team/Council meetings

• Sharing of knowledge and skills between team members

• Completion of paperwork and submitted on time including accurate timesheets with job costing

codes and health and safety related items

• Maintain currency of licences/tickets for duration of employment as required to undertake allocated

work tasks/activities

General

• Consistently complete allocated tasks to a high standard and within agreed timeframes

• Undertake other tasks up to and including your competency and level

• Actively promote the values of the organisation to staff

• Actively participate in identifying, recommending, developing and implementing measures through

which allocated tasks and responsibilities may be carried out more effectively and efficiently

Administration

• Ensure general administration and records management requirements are being met

• Provide courteous and professional customer service to internal and external customers and

conduct all transactions in an ethical and efficient manner

• Contribute positively to a supportive team-based work environment and participate in team

meetings and training sessions as required

• Ensure that requests are acted on and reported upon in accordance with Council Policy

• Keep your supervisor/manager appropriately and adequately informed on the current state of

activities relevant to your role and to highlight in advance any points likely to influence Council

operations or relations with ratepayers and/or the public

• Maintain a personal time management system to ensure deadlines are met; to ensure that other

staff of the Council are given due notice and time to comply with deadlines so that their own

personal planning is not inconvenienced

Organisational Continuous Improvement & Quality Management

• Willingness and ability to adapt to challenge and opportunities:
• changing workforce capabilities through multiskilling, succession planning, knowledge

management

• changing technologies and operational procedures by expanding your knowledge of future

trends and required competencies

• Willingness and ability to set the example and live the values

• Willingness and ability to advocate a positive and constructive organisational culture

• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions and decisions, and to be held accountable

for such

• Willingness and ability to integrate the competing demands of work, home, community and self

Corporate Responsibilities

All employees are bound by the Queensland Local Government Act 2009 to act with integrity, and in a way

that shows proper concern for the public interest. All employees are responsible for acting in accordance

with the Flinders Shire Council Code of Conduct and other relevant policies, procedures and protocols as

may be applicable to the role.

Workplace Health & Safety

All workers have a duty to familiarise themselves with and comply with statutory and Flinders Shire Council

Work Health and Safety (WH&S) requirements, including the WH&S Management System, and WH&S

Policies, Procedures and work instructions.

In fulfilling this duty, workers are to:

• Take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety.

• Take reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety

of other persons.

• Comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given by the

person in control of the business or undertaking (PCBU) to allow the person to comply with the Work

Health and Safety Act 2011 (e.g. wearing of Personal Protective Equipment as instructed).

• Cooperate with any reasonable Policy or Procedure of the PCBU relating to health or safety at the

workplace that has been notified to workers (e.g. reporting of incidents).

• Participate in the consultation and communication processes as prescribed in the Consultation,

Cooperation and Coordination Code of Practice 2021.

Other Requirements

• This position operates from Council's Administration Office in Hughenden, however, may be

required to travel within the Local Government Area and work outside of standard business hours

to meet the requirements of the role.

• Travel (including outside of normal hours) to attend training may be required

• The incumbent must be:

• prepared to work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the position;

• willing to obtain a 'Suitability Card' to enable the incumbent to work with or supervise people

less than eighteen (18) years of age if required;

• medically fit and physically capable to meet requirements of the position;

• Prepared, if required, to undertake a medical assessment by Council's medical practitioner;

and

• Prepared, if required, for Council to undertake a Criminal History Check

Organisational Relationships and Delegations

Internal: Engineering Services Team and other portfolios across Council

External: General public, government departments, contractors, suppliers and community groups

Delegations: The Loader Operator Road Construction works under limited direction, has the skills to

manage time and organisational priorities. This position has delegated decision making and purchasing

authority in accordance with Council's Delegation Register and Procurement Policy.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience in operating Loaders on maintenance/construction work.

2. Demonstrated competency to operate a Loader (and other plant/heavy vehicles as licensed) in a

safe and effective manner.

1. Demonstrated ability to perform safety and routine mechanical checks in accordance with the Plant

and Fleet Services Manager's guidelines.

1. Ability and willingness to perform general labouring duties.

2. A basic understanding of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.

3. Reasonable written and verbal English skills to understand and act upon given instructions and to

maintain documentation requirements.

1. Ability to work in a cooperative manner in a team environment, including working as part of the

team to resolve problems.

1. Demonstrated time management skills.

2. Ability to deal with the public courteously and efficiently.

3. Current Queensland Class MR Drivers' Licence (or a UD Licence).

4. Workplace Health and Safety Construction Industry Certification (Blue Card or White Card).

5. Where required, stay in camp accommodation away from town.

6. Commitment to uphold Council's Code of Conduct, Workplace Health and Safety and Anti-

Discrimination policies.

Desirable

1. Demonstrated competency and willingness to operate other plant.

2. Evidence from a Registered Training Organisation of completion of a Front-end Loader operation

course.

1. Current Queensland Class HR Drivers' Licence or higher.

2. HR Class drivers' licence; and Traffic Controllers Ticket.