About the Job

There is an exciting opportunity with the Rural Maintenance team for a Grader Operator based at our Cascade Depot.
This role contributes to delivering a high standard of construction and maintenance of Shire roads. Whilst this position is predominantly Grader Operator, the position will undertake other duties as directed.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Perform grader operator duties as directed.
- Operate other plant (bobcat, backhoe, loader, truck and roller etc) as required.
- Perform work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment.
- Ability and willingness to live onsite at remote depot locations.

This is a full time, working an 85 hour fortnight.

About you

In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you must have:

- ‘HC’ class license.
- Minimum one year continuous and competent experience operating a grader.
- Ability to perform routine mechanical maintenance on vehicular plant.
- Demonstrated experience and skills in road construction/maintenance or earthmoving environment.

Benefits

Salary: $94,049.19 per annum (including overtime)

Permanent staff are entitled to:

- 5 weeks annual leave per year
- Rostered Day Off (RDO) every second Friday




- Minimum of 12% superannuation employer contribution
- Superannuation co-contribution offered to a maximum of 5%
- Free access to the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre (pool & gym)
- Access to career development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Versatile work arrangements
- Employee wellness initiatives including Employee Assistance Program, skin checks and flu vaccinations

Applications close once the position has been filled.
Applications must be made via the Shire of Esperance online recruitment portal at: https://www.esperance.wa.gov.au/council/careers-and-employment/current-vacancies.aspx and include a current Resume, a Cover Letter and statements addressing the Selection Criteria.
Further details are available in the Position Description, found on the recruitment portal, or contact Human Resources on 08 •••• •638.

Early applications are encouraged, as suitable candidates will be shortlisted and interviewed as applications are received.

The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening test to be considered for the role.

The Shire of Esperance is an Equal Opportunity Employer

📌 Grader Operator - Rural Maintenance (Cascade) (Cascades)
🏢 Shire of Esperance
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