GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION

To undertake labouring tasks and efficiently operate a Roller to meet required standards on maintenance and construction projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and maintain a roller to the required standards 
• Perform general labouring duties
• 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
• Report identified weeds
• 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 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’ drivers licence
• Qld Construction White Card or Blue Card (General Safety Induction)
• Certificate of Competency – Roller.

Desirable

• Other Plant Operator Tickets would be highly regarded
• Traffic Management Implementation Plan Competency
• Traffic Controller Competency.

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

• Experience in the effective operation of a roller and other 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.

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 ‘HR’ manual driver licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council