Plant Operator - Level 1 - Asphalt Truck

As a Plant Operator you will provide safe and effective transport of Council employees and/or plant and materials, operate plant for maintenance and construction works, and maintain plant in a serviceable condition. When the plant is idle or under repair, this role is required to perform non-driving duties including undertake construction works and labouring.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $54,500 per annum with competency-based increments up to $61,767 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• literacy and numeracy skills at a level to read job instructions, operation and maintenance manuals and to complete work records
• knowledge of the Tweed Shire road network
• hold a current class MR (Medium Rigid) driver's licence
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Tweed Heads and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 25 October at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

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TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Immunisations:

This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program. 

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

Essential:

1. Describe your literacy and numeracy skills at a level sufficient to enable reading of job instructions, operation and maintenance manuals and to complete work records.
2. Describe your competency in relevant civil plant and machinery - Asphalt Truck.

                 TRANSPORT

• • Gang Truck, Single Axle Tip Truck, Flocon Truck, Chipper Truck (MR Licence)
  • Tandem Axle Tip Truck, Water Truck (HR Licence)
  • Spray Truck (MR Licence and current ChemCert chemical spray accreditation)

                 PLANT

• • Roller, Tractor Mower (C Licence)
  • Street and Footpath Sweeper (MR Licence)
  • Forklift (National High Risk Work Licence)

1. Demonstrated competence in plant maintenance and cleaning procedures - Asphalt Truck.
2. Demonstrated communication skills and the capacity to work as a member of a team.
3. Demonstrated competence in preparing and maintaining accurate records within required timeframes, for example – daily run sheets, safety checks and timesheets.
4. General Construction Induction Card (White Card)

 Desirable:

1. Sound knowledge of Tweed Shire road network.
2.  Hold additional National High Risk Work Licences and/or RMS heavy vehicle licence (MR, HR or HC) for other plant and machinery listed in this position description.
3. Demonstrated experience in the operation of one or more additional plant and machinery listed in this position description.

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