GENERAL POSITION INFORMATIONTo support the water services team through the provision of labouring skills and the efficient operation of relevant plant.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerform general labouring dutiesOperate backhoe, excavator and other plant to the required standardProvide assistance to the team as requiredParticipate in toolbox and team meetingsAssist with the maintenance of Water and Sewerage Treatment PlantsContribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of valuable public relationsLiaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining informationUndertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheetsAssist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices, as requiredParticipate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as requiredUndertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTSCompulsoryQueensland 'MR' class driver's licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence)Certificate of Competency – Backhoe.DesirableQueensland 'HR' class driver's licencePlant tickets including but not limited to skidsteer loader, excavator and forklift.ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREDCompulsoryEffective labouring skills and experienceEffective plant operating skills and experienceBasic interpersonal, numeracy,
oral and written communication skills and experienceProven team work skills and experienceSound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.DesirableExperience working in the water industry.CORPORATE OBLIGATIONSThe employee agrees to comply with the following:Workplace Health and Safety policies and proceduresCustomer service standardsCouncil's Code of ConductEnvironment and Sustainability policy and procedureAnti-discrimination legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activitiesHuman Resources policies and proceduresFinancial Management policies and proceduresRecords Management policies and proceduresDisaster Management policies and proceduresSPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTSThe employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a class 'MR' manual driver's licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with CouncilThe employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as requiredThe employee agrees to participate in an on call rosterThe employee acknowledges that this role has been identified as working in an 'at risk work location' and/or is an 'at risk worker' and subsequently agrees to be protected by the relevant immunisations in accordance with Council's Staff Immunisation Program and will participate in required health monitoring in accordance with the guidelines set out by council and relevant legislation and industry standards.The employee acknowledges this role is physically demanding and requires an adequate level of fitness to be held and maintained in order to successfully undertake manual labouring tasks.
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