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
Provide high quality vehicle operation services to the work teams
Maintain a high standard and consistent approach with the usage of all Council's plant
Maintain and service plant and equipment daily, in accordance with operating procedures
Report any plant defects in the appropriate manner
Provide support in the operation of other plant and equipment, as required
Carry out general labouring duties, as required
Maintain a daily diary of plant activities
Comply with Council operating procedures and site-specific work plans
Read and interpret basic plans and instructions
Implement traffic management plans, as required
Report declared weeds to appropriate department and perform wash downs of plant when exposed to weed declared areas or when required
Participate in Toolbox talks
Participate in training both mandatory and elective when required.
Liaise with workplace representatives 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 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
QLD Current 'C' class manual driver's licence
QLD General Safety Induction (White or Blue Card)
Certificate of Competency - Grader.
Desirable
Traffic Control Licence
Implement Traffic Management Plans (ITMP)
Other Plant Operator Competencies
Knowledge of Machine Guidance Systems.
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 workplace under minimal supervision
Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.
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 class 'C' manual driver licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council
The employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as required
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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