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Plant Operator / Labourer – Rural Roads Maintenance

Cloncurry Shire council

Machine Operators
Location
Cloncurry, QLD
Type
Full-time
Salary
$63k

About the role

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a Plant Operator / Labourer to join our Rural Roads Maintenance team within the Infrastructure & Environment Department.

This role is responsible for supporting Council’s rural roads maintenance and construction programs, including grader operations, road maintenance activities and general labouring duties.

What We Offer

  • Full Time- Stream B- Level 1-7- $60,000 to $69,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) + Superannuation.
  • 5 weeks Annual Leave (with 17.5% Leave Loading)
  • Monthly RDO (13 per year)
  • Personal (Sick) Leave
  • Remote Area Housing Allowance

About the Role

The Plant Operator / Labourer – Rural Roads position undertakes a range of operational duties, including plant operation, rural road maintenance and general labouring tasks. The role supports Council’s rural road network by ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will assist with a variety of tasks, including:

  • Operating plant and machinery, including grader operations and final trim grading.
  • Performing road maintenance and construction activities on rural roads
  • Conducting pre-start checks and reporting defects on plant and equipment.
  • Grass cutting and vegetation maintenance along rural roads.
  • Maintenance of road signs and guideposts
  • Pothole patching and other road maintenance tasks
  • Slashing and general labouring duties
  • Assisting with litter and garbage collection where required
  • Supporting Council works programs as directed by the Rural Roads Supervisor

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

  • Experience operating plant and machinery, particularly grader operations
  • Ability to complete assigned tasks within expected timeframes and maintain high work standards.
  • Strong understanding of Workplace Health and Safety practices
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of civil construction or local government works is desirable.
  • Flexibility to work outside normal hours when required.

Mandatory Requirements

  • Current Police Clearance
  • Manual C Class Driver Licence
  • Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver Licence
  • Construction White Card (required prior to commencement)
  • Current Grader Operator Certification
  • Formation Grading of Unsealed Roads Certification

Desirable

  • Traffic Control or Traffic Management accreditation
  • Heavy Combination (HC) Licence
  • Experience operating a range of plant and machinery
  • Certificate III in Plant Operations (Civil Construction) or similar
  • Minimum two years’ experience in grader operations and final trim work

For a more detailed job outline, please refer to the attached PD.

Locals are encouraged to apply!

Applications are assessed upon receiving 

Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.

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