Mid-Western Regional Council

Plant Operator (Roller) – Rylstone

Mid-Western Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Plant Operator (Roller) to operate Council’s heavy earthmoving compaction plant for road maintenance and construction works and other MWRC related infrastructure projects.

Key Accountabilities

• To operate Council’s heavy earthmoving compaction plant on road maintenance, construction and other related infrastructure projects
• Operate any Council vehicle/plant item in a safe and careful manner in accordance with relevant laws
• To follow direction and instruction from Work Officers to undertake duties associated with road maintenance and construction and perform other duties associated with the position including labouring duties
• To periodically undertake out of hours (on call) duties
• Complete daily pre-start checklist of plant to required safety standards and roadworthiness
• Ensure daily and weekly maintenance of plant is carried out as required including keeping tidy and serviceable
• To work as part of a maintenance or construction team as required
• To undertake traffic control at worksites – including erection of safety signage and safety barriers
• Participation in positive two-way radio (UHF) communication as required
• Report all vehicle/plant defects immediately if damage/safety is involved
• To actively promote and demonstrate the core values and behavioural requirements of the Workplace Environment Statement

To be successful in this role you will have

• Class C Driver’s Licence
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Demonstrated skills operating major earthmoving plant on road maintenance and construction works
• Demonstrated skills in undertaking manual tasks associated with road maintenance and construction work
• Demonstrated skills in maintaining plant in a tidy and serviceable condition
• Basic communication skills (oral and written)
• Solid working level interpersonal skills and an ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to carry out instructions
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety responsibilities and a commitment to attending relevant WHS training

The annual salary range being offered for the position of Plant Operator (Roller) is $57,252 - $64,389 and per fortnight $2202 - $2476.50 (dependent on skills, qualifications
and experience) plus allowances and superannuation, a 9 day fortnight and
long service leave after 5 years.

Why Work for Mid Western Regional Council?

Please note - you must address the selection criteria contained in
the online questionnaire for your application to be considered.

Mid-Western Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer that
values diversity. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to apply for
any positions at Council.

Further information can be obtained from:

Andrew Kearins, Manager Works (02) 6378 2920

Kim Stanton & Ivan di Fede, HR Officers (02) 6378 2752