Job Description
Join Our Team as a Labourer
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Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make a tangible impact on your community? Do you have a passion for construction and maintenance work? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
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Mackay Regional Council is dedicated to serving our vibrant community of approximately 125,000 residents. We are committed to fostering a energetic workforce culture and innovative leadership. Our mission is to enhance the local economy, attract new industries, and provide essential services while upholding our core values: Safety and Well-Being, Respect, Collaboration, Service Excellence, and Integrity.
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As a Labourer for the water/sewer construction team within field services, you will play a vital role in the construction of water and sewer projects. Your duties will include supporting plumbers on-site, driving trucks, and operating various plant equipment.
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Key Responsibilities
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Customer Service: Provide a high level of customer service to all MRC clients, both internal and external.
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Labouring Tasks: Perform labouring tasks associated with construction and maintenance work on water and sewerage assets as well as other construction projects as required.
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Operate Equipment: Competently operate rigid motor vehicles with GVM up to 15 tonnes, small ride-on equipment, and light mechanical plant [1] .
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Quality Implementation: Assist in the implementation of all quality requirements for the work.
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Safety and Compliance: Contribute to daily pre-start toolbox talks, identify hazards and unsafe work practices, and implement appropriate controls.
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Signage and Traffic Management: Plan, install,



and remove signage for works carried out in road reserves in accordance with recommended standards, after suitable training.
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Paperwork: Complete all required paperwork for client complaints and other associated tasks in a prompt and detailed manner.
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Environmental Compliance: Work within the confines of environmental legislation, ensuring best practice work procedures with minimum environmental impact.
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Additional Responsibilities: Undertake other responsibilities as delegated by your immediate supervisor within the scope of this position.
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Qualifications
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Essential:
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General Construction Safety 'White' Card.
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QLD "C" Class Driver's Licence or interstate equivalent (must be transferred to QLD within three months of commencement).
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Desirable
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Current Skid Steer Ticket.
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Experience
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Essential:
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Experience in
construction/maintenance
labouring.
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Experience in Traffic Management Implementation.
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Experience in
construction/maintenance
labouring in water and sewerage reticulation systems.
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Experience in concrete finishing and pipelaying.
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Skills
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Ability to read, write, and perform basic numerical calculations to a standard relevant to the duties involved in the position.
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Sound skills in oral and written communication.
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Manual handling skills with the ability to work safely.
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Ability to competently and safely operate trucks and other motorized equipment.
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Ability to work with others and foster a team environment.
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Ability to adapt to changing work environments and/or conditions while maintaining a positive attitude.
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Knowledge
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Knowledge of the Workplace Health and Safety regulations relevant to the Construction Industry.
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Knowledge of construction and maintenance procedures for water and sewer as well as roads and drainage assets.
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Special Requirements
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Willingness and flexibility to work overtime outside normal hours, where required, to undertake assigned tasks.
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Commitment to working cooperatively with others and fostering a team environment in line with the Civil Operations/Civil Projects Team Book.
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Why Join Us?
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Annual base salary of $68,055 - $69,400 (the level offered will be determined on the successful candidates' qualifications and experience)
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9-day fortnight roster.
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May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
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Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
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Study and assistance programs for career development.
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Learning and career development opportunities.
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Employee Assistance Program.
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Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
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Active Social Clubs.
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Be part of a dedicated team committed to community engagement and public service.
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Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects.
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Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
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📌 Field Services Labourer (North Mackay)
🏢 Mackay Regional Council
📍 North Mackay