To efficiently operate a grader to meet required standards on maintenance and construction projects.

GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION

To efficiently operate a grader to meet required standards on maintenance and construction projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Provide high quality specialist plant operation services including road construction and maintenance
- Maintain a high standard and consistent approach with the usage of all Council’s plant
- Maintain and service plant and equipment on a daily basis, in accordance with operating procedures
- Provide support in the operation of other plant and equipment, as required
- Carry out general labouring duties as required
- Report identified weeds
- Maintain a daily diary of plant movements
- Comply with Council operating procedures and site specific work plans
- Allow reconciliation to materials issued to work sites
- Read and interpret basic plans and instructions
- Undertake traffic control and implement traffic control plans as required
- Liaise with workplace representative and employees to continuously improve work practices.
- Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of positive 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

- Current Qld Class ‘C’ manual driver’s licence
- Qld General Safety Induction (White or Blue Card)
- Certificate of Competency – Grader.

Desirable





- Current Qld Class ‘HR’ driver’s licence
- Implement Traffic Management Plans (ITMP)
- Traffic Control Licence
- Other plant operator tickets.

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

- Experience in the effective operation of heavy vehicles within a maintenance or construction infrastructure environment.
- Sound literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills and ability undertake Learning and Development opportunities as required
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment under minimal supervision.
- Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices

Desirable

- Demonstrated experience in the effective operation of graders, including performing Final Trim Grader duties and utilising Machine Guidance Systems (Trimble) within construction and infrastructure maintenance environments.

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS

The employee agrees to comply with the following:

- Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Customer service standards
- Council’s Code of Conduct
- Environment and Sustainability policy and procedure
- Human rights legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activities
- Human Resources policies and procedures
- Financial Management policies and procedures
- Records Management policies and procedures
- Disaster Management policies and procedures.

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS

- The employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a minimum of a class ‘HR’ manual driver’s licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council
- The employee agrees to be available to travel within and outside of Shire boundaries for work and training purposes and may be required to work away from home for unspecified periods of time
- The employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as requiredThe 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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