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Labourer / Operator

Walcha Council

Date posted: June 12, 2024

Closes: Jul 07, 2024


Reference Number: S100-24-086
Closing Date: 07-07-2024
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Multiple Outdoor positions available in our Roads teams.

We are looking for skilled operators and people who have never worked in roads before to fill multiple positions.

The Positions

These positions are hands-on, working with tools, rollers, water carts, excavators, backhoes, trucks and more, and we want newbys, as well as experienced operators to apply.

If you have never worked in roads or civil construction before, we offer training and development of your skills through a career development program. If you are experienced we’d love to see you slot into our teams and put your skills to good use from day 1.

The work is varied, and typically involves working on our highways & local and urban road networks, and all the tasks that involves, including traffic control, verge and drainage work, as well as operating our plant.

For more information, please see the Position Description.

About You

Your most important skill will be your ability to work well in a team environment, follow instructions and your keenness to learn civil construction.
If you have experience with plant, let us know, if you don’t we will teach you. You will have a Drivers Licence and the fitness to carry out the job. You will be able to complete standard forms and be willing to get various training and certifications. A WHS General Construction Induction (White Card) is also a good start, and you will need to pass Council’s standard pre-employments checks. You may also be asked to be available for an on-call roster if required.

What we Offer

This is a permanent full-time position (38 hours per week). The position falls under the Local Government (State) Award 2023 and has a fortnightly day off. The actual pay rate will vary based on your previous experience and skills. Wages start at $1044.00/week ($54,288.00 per year plus Superannuation and allowances).
We value all our team mates and you’ll find Council a friendly, supportive and a great place to work.

About Walcha Council

Walcha Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. We are a Smoke Free workplace. Council aims to foster and encourage you in your career to allow for progression as your skills increase. For further information about Walcha Council please visit our website.

For More Information

Please contact Council’s Manager People & Performance Mike Lockie on 02 6774 2500

To Apply please click on the button

Applications for his position close 7 July 2024

Small Council, Big Opportunities!

Phil Hood
General Manager
Walcha Council, PO Box 2, Walcha NSW

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