GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION

To undertake labouring tasks and efficiently operate a range of Council rigid trucks and road plant to meet required standards on maintenance and construction projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high quality plant operation services
• Maintain and service plant and equipment, in accordance with operating procedures
• Maintain a daily diary of plant movements as required
• Read and interpret basic plans and instructions
• Perform general labouring duties
• Report identified weeds
• 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 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 ‘HR’ driver’s licence
• Qld General Safety Induction (White or Blue Card).

Desirable

• Other plant tickets.

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

• Experience in the effective operation of heavy vehicles within a maintenance or construction infrastructure environment
• Basic 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.

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
• Council’s 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 ‘HR’ driver's licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council.