Department: Roads

Reports to: Supervisor Roads 

Salary Range: $1,041 - $1,188 per 38 hour week + superannuation with fortnightly RDO 

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran. 

With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. We are an EEO Employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government. 

Benefits of working for Council

Council are committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including

• Fortnightly RDO
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Support for training and professional development
• Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• PPE provided

The Position

As a Plant Operator, you will be a key part of Council's construction crew undertaking road construction and maintenance activities, operating and maintaining a variety of plant in accordance with Road Operations objectives and requirements. You will be required to competently operate and maintain mobile and fixed road plant (including front end loader, backhoe, tip truck, excavator, grader) to construct and maintain roads and pavements. You will also undertake other truck driving duties including transportation of equipment and materials, loading, unloading, and securing of equipment and materials and other site duties such as preparation for works and traffic control. 

 

Essential Requirements

• Commitment to Council’s Mission, Values and Code of Conduct
• Understanding of work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace and commitment to a positive contribution to WHS in the workplace and compliance with Council and legislative requirements
• Demonstrated capability operating roller, tip truck, front end loader to effectively carry out the construction and maintenance of civil infrastructure, as well as undertaking daily maintenance with minimal supervision
• Verification of competency (VOC) for front end loader or front end loader ticket
• Current Traffic Controller Ticket 
• Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills
• OHS Construction Induction Certificate (white card)
• HR drivers licence

Desirable Requirements

• Certificate III in Civil Construction
• Demonstrated ability to safely and competently operate a grader, excavator and backhoe on road construction and maintenance worksites to achieve required outcomes
• Current Implement Traffic Control Plans Ticket
• Grader VOC
• Excavator VOC or ticket
• Backhoe VOC or ticket
• HC drivers licence 

Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.

Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 26 May 2024.

For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.

How to apply

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You will receive an email acknowledgement to confirm receipt of your application. You will receive email notifications regarding the status of your application. It is important that you regularly check your email to ensure you do not miss any notifications from Council. It is also recommended that you check your spam or junk folder and consider adding careers@warrumbungle.nsw.gov.au to your email address book to ensure you do not miss any correspondence in regard to your application.