Duties Reporting directly to the Team Supervisor – Southern Maintenance, the focus of this position is to:
Operate and maintain plant items, such as, excavators, garbage compactors, graders, backhoes, front end loaders, tractors, reach mower tractors, dozers, compactors, water tankers, street sweepers, rollers, heavy and light rigid trucks, wing mowers, forklifts, hydraulic gang mowers, herbicide sprayers, ride-on mowers, heavy duty chippers etc.
Operate and maintain hand tools and machines, such as, mowers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, pumps, brush-cutters, herbicide spraying equipment, vegetation trimmers, plate compactors, jack picks, concrete saws, electric power tools etc.
Operate and maintain trucks up to and including those requiring an HR class driver’s licence.
Undertake manual tasks such as shovelling, screeding, maintenance works, landscaping installation, raking, digging, and lifting,mowing operations, tree pruning, park maintenance, irrigation systems maintenance and installation with ability to work on above-ground platforms and ladders, fencing and traffic control for various parks works.
Complete standard paperwork such as timesheets & risk assessments, both written and electronically.
On call – Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.
Skills & ExperienceTo be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:
School Certificate or equivalent
Mminimum of two (2) years’ experience in operating major plant such as backhoe, dozer / compactor, excavator, front end loader, tractor, grader, street sweeper, water tanker, garbage compactor or equivalent
Demonstrated experience in civil construction and/or maintenance activities.
Current RMS Issued Traffic Control or SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Cards – ‘Traffic controller’ and ‘Implement traffic control plans or willingness to obtain
Current National WHS Construction Card (WorkCover)
Class HR Licence
Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)
About Shoalhaven City Council Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Benefits We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
Generous Leave Entitlements
Long Service Leave After 5 Years
9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
Flexitime for Indoor Staff
Remote Working Arrangements
Fitness Passport
Novated Lease Arrangements
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Training and Development Programs
How to Apply You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
This is a re advertised position. Previous applicants need not apply.
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Applications Close: Monday 20 May 2024 (at Midnight)
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