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 good 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 current 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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