Plant Operator

Plant Operator

Permanent

Salary from $66,905.52 to $78,811.49 per annum plus superannuation
(Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications)

At Wollongong City Council we have a steadfast commitment to creating an Extraordinary Wollongong. We are in an exciting period of transformation and focused on delivering exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.

Our strength is the diversity of our people. Together our responsibility is to create an inclusive place where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity. Our conversations and actions celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging. Learn more about us here.

We are seeking a motivated Plant Operator to join our City Works Civil team. In this position you will be responsible for assisting work site operations in construction and maintenance activities of Council's infrastructure. You will use your experience and skills to drive a diverse range of plant in a range of environments.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

You will hold current a current Class C driver's licence and an WHS Construction Induction Training certificate. You will also have experience in using an excavator and backhoe on civil sites, recent experience in general labouring/concreting duties, an ability to work effectively as part of a team and understand the application of Workplace Health and Safety principles whilst working on civil sites.

As well as plant operation, manual tasks including concreting and other physical labouring duties are a major component of this role. You should be physically capable to undertake the duties as outlined in the job description. As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake a practical assessment and pre-employment medical checks.

This position is based on a 9-day fortnight with a regular roster day and may include some overtime and weekend work as required.

Benefits of working for council

• We provide flexible working arrangements such as hybrid working and flex- you just need to ask!
• 35 hour work week
• We are value-led, support and encourage personal and professional growth, recognise and reward performance and embrace change.
• We provide generous leave provisions including 5 weeks annual leave per year of service Long Service Leave after 5 years We are committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (everyone, every day and everywhere) and make available wellbeing programs to support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our staff to be at their best.
• Access to Fitness Passport

For more information, click on Apply to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's E-recruitment site.

Interested?

Contact Glen Pestana, Civil Coordinator - South Works (Acting) , on 4227 7140 for questions related to the job

Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 2 September 2024.

We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability or gender identity. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.