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The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of service in the construction and maintenance of Council’s roads and drainage infrastructure in line with Council’s delivery and operational plans. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Operate, service and maintain an excavator or backhoe in a safe and effective manner within the limits of the machine for a range of activities including but not limited to general earthworks, roadworks construction and maintenance, water and sewer construction and maintenance, concrete and drainage works, roadside vegetation and sediment and erosion control dams
• Carry out work within the vicinity of underground and overhead services in accordance with utility providers duty of care
• Use various attachments associated with the machinery including laser levelling equipment for trenching and drainage
• Assist set out works, establish line and level from reference points fixed by others and carry out ongoing checks of the accuracy of the works being undertaken during a project
• Apply well developed job co-ordination and administration skills including pre-planning, programming and delivery of routine works in collaboration with supervisor
• Use and maintain small plant and hand tools in a safe and effective manner

About You

We are looking for a community minded and motivated individual. You are -

• Experienced in operating and maintaining a variety of excavators and/or backhoes as well as small plant and hand tools
• Able to assist in the maintaining and construction of key infrastructure for our community
• Committed and have a safety-first focus, being able to provide input on safety initiatives
• A flexible and adaptable team player who is willing to learn and share your knowledge and experience with the team

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

• SafeWork Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)
• Class MR Driver Licence
• Nationally accredited certificate or proven competency for LE – Excavator or LB – Front End Loader – Backhoe
• Nationally accredited certificate for Work Near Overhead Powerlines
• SafeWork accredited certificate for Traffic Controller
• SafeWork accredited certificate for Implement Traffic Control Plans
• SafeWork approved High Risk Licence for DG – Dogging

About the Role

Full time: 76-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $58,151 to $66,872 pa + 11.5% super

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Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 2 March 2025

Contact: Terry Nixon, Overseer Roads & Drainage Maintenance - 0418 155 210 (during business hours)

NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.