Grade 7 Multi Skilled Operator

Mid Murray Council - Position Description

**POSITION TITLE**:Grade 7 Multi Skilled Operator

**DEPARTMENT/SECTION**:Infrastructure & Field Services

Construction Department

**CLASSIFICATION**:Local Government Employees Award

Municipal Employee Grade 7

**DATE APPOINTED:
**Position Objectives**:

- Assume control and maintenance of vehicles, plant, machinery and their associated tools and

equipment in all areas of construction and maintenance within the Infrastructure & Field
Services Department.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Construction, final trim and patrol grading operations.
- Operation of vehicles, including trucks, tractors and loaders.
- Undertake routine maintenance checks with regard to safe legal operation, fluid levels and

lubrication points, and report any problems through the correct channels.
- Undertake manual tasks in the execution of duties required for the construction and

maintenance of roads, drains, footpaths and kerb water tables to maximise organisational and
customer efficiency.
- Ensure prestart checks are undertaken on all plant and equipment.
- Construction and maintenance of roads, drains, footpaths, kerb water tables and other works,

as required.
- Undertake traffic management responsibilities, including the creation of plans and staffing of

work points.
- Assembly and maintenance of road and traffic signage, both permanent and temporary, as

required by the relevant legislation.
- Maintenance and cleaning duties for depot and Council facilities.
- Provide relief operation of any maintenance vehicles under the relevant Award range.
- Carry out other duties as directed by the Coordinator Construction or maintenance, or the

delegated authority.
- Construction and maintenance of road infrastructure, open space, parks, gardens and

reserves and other associated recreational facilities.

**Key Responsibilities Cont'd**:

- Carry out all duties and functions in a manner that promotes a positive attitude and team

based approach, with strong support of organisational values.
- Willingness to learn the operation of earthmoving equipment, eg excavators, graders and to

progressively upgrade licence classifications.
- The provision of support and relief in other areas of Council functions.
- Maintain accurate timesheets, plant log sheets and other records, including

WHS documents or electronic data, as required.
- Other duties within the scope of the position and as directed by the Coordinator Construction

or Maintenance, or the delegated authority.

**Requirements of the Position**:
**Qualifications/Licences**:
Essential:
- Heavy Combination Truck (HC) licence.
- Grader (LG) licence, or willingness to obtain.
- Loader (LL) licence.
- Construction White Card.
- Workzone Traffic Management accreditation.
- First Aid Certificate.

Desirable:

- Certificate 3 in Civil Construction.
- Skid Steer (LS) licence.
- Elevated Work Platform (High Risk WP) licence.
- Manual handling.
- Chain of Responsibility (COR).
- iResponda.
- Chainsaw.
- ChemCert.

**Experience**:
Essential:

- Substantial experience in safely operating a Heavy Combination Truck and Loader.
- Proven ability and experience to safely operate a Grader, or willingness to learn.
- Experience in traffic control and roadworks signage.

**Requirements of the Position Cont'd**:
**Experience Cont'd**:
Desirable:
- Construction, final trim and patrol grading operations experience.
- Ability to operate a Skid Steer.
- Ability to operate an Elevated Work Platform.

**Skills**:

- Demonstrated experience in plant operation.
- Basic knowledge and operational skills in the use of technology tools, including Personal

Computer (PC) and or android-based tablet/phone.

utilised by the Council.
- Ability to communicate with staff, contractors and the public in a courteous manner.
- Self-motivation and time management skills.
- Ability to work with limited direction.
- Ability to contribute as part of a team and harmoniously work with others to achieve team

objectives.
- High standard of customer service skills and demonstrated ability to direct and assist

residents/ratepayers with confidence.
- At all times be well presented and groomed.

**Knowledge**:

- Sound knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques.
- Knowledge of and ability to perform plant maintenance tasks.
- Knowledge of traffic control, roadworks signage and safety requirements.
- Knowledge of relevant safe work processes, procedures and responsibilities under the Work

Health and Safety Act.
- Knowledge of Local Government's role in the community and the inter-relationship with other

spheres of Government.
- An understanding of and commitment to:

- Equal Opportunity Policy and Procedures;
- Human Resource Management Policy and Procedures;
- Work Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.

**Requirements of the Position Cont'd**:
**Attributes**:

- Demonstration of a high level of positive personal attributes and/or ethics, including:

- Motivation