The General Hand role provides support across the Works & Services team, which includes the waste facility, parks & gardens and outdoor works. You will be adaptable to the needs of crews as seasonal demands require. This role will see you utilise a range of skills across functions, operate a variety of machinery and ensure teams stay protected and efficient. If you show you have the aptitude for the work, there is the possibility of full-time roles.
Key responsibilities
- Maintenance of Shire parks, gardens and reserves
- Provide traffic management support for projects and ongoing road maintenance
- Operate the sweeper as required, clearing all footpaths of debris
- Report any mechanical faults to the Shire's Fleet Mechanic
- Assist in the construction and maintenance of all civil works conducted by the Shire
- Attend the gate at the Shire's waste management facility
- Undertake refuse collection
- Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and Council policies
- Report all accidents, incidents and hazards
- Conduct risk assessments and job safety analyses prior to commencing tasks
About you
- Previous experience in one area of waste management, road construction and maintenance or parks and gardens (essential)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills (essential)
- Physically capable of carrying out the inherent requirements of the role (essential)
- Demonstrated knowledge of Work Health & Safety in the workplace (essential)
- Strong commitment to customer service (essential)
- Class C drivers licence (essential)
- Competent operation of all minor equipment such as tractors, chipper, chain-saw, brush cutter and other relevant equipment
- Basic horticultural skills including plant identification
- Sound knowledge of chemical storage, handling and application
- HR Licence (desirable)
- Chainsaw Certificate
- Various operator tickets (desirable), such as Grader, Forklift, Loader
- Basic Worksite Traffic Management (BWTM)
- First Aid Certificate
About us
The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes values innovation, collaboration and community. We live our values: Welcoming – We foster inclusion and approachability; Community Minded – We work collaboratively with and for our people; Creative – We seek better ways through innovation; Sustainable – We consider the future in every decision; Cost-Effective & Accountable – We ensure value for our community.
Benefits
- 50% membership discount at the Bridgetown Leisure Centre
- 12% Superannuation plus 3% when an employee contributes 5%
- Competitive hourly rates
- Training & development to provide certification and tickets for certain role requirements
📌 General Hand Works and Services (Bridgetown)
🏢 Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes
📍 Bridgetown
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