Plant Operator (Excavator)

Are you experienced in operating machinery and have an eye for detail? Show motivation and dedication towards tasks and pride yourself in your work ethic? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Remuneration package of $2,310.74 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $2,772.89 gross per fortnight + superannuation. Access to Council's nine (9) day fortnight arrangement. Generous leave entitlements. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Your new role: This position will be primarily responsible for operating a Mini Excavator. Duties will include operating and maintaining plant and equipment, undertaking general labouring duties, utilising and maintaining various items of plant, tools and equipment. Duties of this position will include but are not limited to: Operate and maintain Council plant and equipment Utilise and maintain items of plant, equipment and tools Pipe laying Concreting works Traffic control What you will need to succeed: National Certificate of Competency Class LE (Excavator); A Class MR Driver's Licence; A General Construction Induction Training Card (White card); The ability to work in a team and independently; Previous experience in operating plant. What is next? Applications close Sunday, 19 May 2024  at 11.59pm AEDST with interviews to be held in the week commencing  Monday, 27 May 2024. If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Anthony Kennedy, Supervisor Civil Works on 0428 112 105. In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation applicants are required to be vaccinated and provide evidence for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position. For more information and to apply, please visit https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/the-council/working-with-council/why-work-in-wagga Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.