To undertake labouring tasks and efficiently operate a range of Council rigid trucks and road plant to meet required standards on maintenance and construction projects.

About Us

Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.

Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Operate tractor and slasher equipment, including front bucket and broom attachments, efficiently and to the required standards
- Provide high quality plant operation services to the work teams at various locations within and outside of the Shire
- Maintain and service plant and equipment, in accordance with operating procedures
- Maintain a daily diary of plant movements as required
- Read and interpret basic plans and instructions
- Undertake traffic control and implement traffic control plans as required
- Report identified weeds
- Respond to internal and external customer request as required
- Participate in toolbox and team meetings
- Work effectively as a team member to assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required
- Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
- Liaise with clients, other Council staff,



the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information
- Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheets
- Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices, as required
- Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
- Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory

- Queensland class ‘C’ driver licence
- Queensland General Construction Induction, White Card (formerly known a Blue Card)
- RIIMPO315 Conduct Tractor Operations
- Traffic Management Implementation Plan (TMIP) Competency
- Traffic Controller Competency
- Other Plant Operator Tickets

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

- Demonstrated experience in the effective operation of heavy vehicles within a maintenance (or construction) infrastructure workplace together with knowledge of road maintenance (or construction) techniques
- Basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills
- Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment under minimal supervision.

Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.

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📌 Tractor Operator (Queensland)
🏢 Banana Shire Council
📍 Queensland