South Burnett Regional Council is one of the largest employers within the region, with offices and depots located in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon, Proston and Blackbutt.
Council recognises our key role we play within the community and the services we provide to our ratepayers & public members. We understand our duty to provide excellent customer service at the forefront of all our processes and services, to all stakeholders.
Council is comprised of three (3) Departments: Executive Services, Finance & Liveability, and Infrastructure. These Departments consist of multiple branches to ensure we provide efficient services and accurate information to our community. We believe our staff are our greatest asset in achieving objectives. With approximately 330 employees, Council takes a proactive approach towards recruitment and retention of high-calibre employees.
Further our commitment to our staff we pride ourselves on developing our staff members through our learning and development policy and procedure. Annual Employee Development Reviews are undertaken to ensure our staff are continuously developing.
Council is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and without risk to the health and safety of all employees, contractors, volunteers, work-experience students, visitors, and members of the public. We have adopted a Zero Harm Strategy to promote safety within the organisation. We recognise the importance of developing and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions in all workplaces and the importance of keeping the work health and safety practices in these workplaces under constant review.
South Burnett Regional Council is committed to establishing a harmonious and sustainable workforce. This is achieved by adhering to equitable recruitment practices and equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.
About the Region The South Burnett Region is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer. The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.
About the role Based in KingaroyPermanent Full Time$61K - $64K per annum + Allowances + SuperCouncil is seeking a Plant Operator to assist with the day-to-day operations of Council's Infrastructure department in accordance with community requirements and industry standards. The role will provide high quality specialist operation of Council's roller and other plant/equipment. This position will also perform the maintenance and service of plant and undertake traffic control, implement traffic control plans and perform general labouring duties as required. The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in the effective operation of mobile plant within a construction/maintenance environment together with knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques and the ability to achieve quarry, construction and maintenance standards.
Additional Factors Participation in rostered late shifts and Saturday shifts as required.Level of fitness required to undertake a broad range of physical tasks.Mandatory Qualifications Certificate of Competency in Road Roller OperationsMinimum requirement of a current C Class driver's licenceGeneral Safety Induction for Construction Worker Certification (White Card)Desirable Qualifications Certificate III in Civil ConstructionTraffic ControlTruck Licence and other relevant plant ticketsBenefits and perks Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)Up to 12% employer superannuation contributionAccess to Salary Packaging BenefitsAccess to Corporate membershipsAccess to Health and Wellbeing programs
Skills and experience Proven experience in the effective operation of mobile plant in a civil construction/maintenance environment together with knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques.Ability to undertake roller operations to achieve quarry, construction and maintenance standards.Ability to maintain and service heavy plant and equipment (including pre-start inspections).Sound literacy, numeracy and communication skills.Ability to complete assigned work on time within the required standards.Lodging your application Please make sure your application includes:
A cover letter including statements addressing the key selection criteria.Current resume.Copies of your tickets, licences and qualification that are listed on the position description.Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.
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