Join us as a Plant Operator Construction!

Multiple permanent Full-Time Opportunities Available: 38-hour week with a 9-day fortnight (Rostered Day Off) Salary ranging from $61,236.76 - $71,167.20 plus 11% Superannuation

The Opportunity

As a Plant Operator, you'll play a crucial role in building Wingecarribee Shire Council's roads and infrastructure. Your job is to operate machinery skilfully to construct vital community assets. You'll work across different teams and areas, taking on a variety of tasks from manual labour to specialized operations under supervision. This position offers you the chance to directly contribute to enhancing our community's essential infrastructure.

About Us

Wingecarribee Shire Council is in the magnificent Southern Highlands with a balance of pristine natural scenery and rich diversity of lifestyle choices from its historical past to modern amenities, all at your doorstep. With a population of over 50,000, Wingecarribee Shire has much to offer both the individual and family alike. Only 110 km from Sydney CBD and 70 km from Wollongong, we are a relatively easy traverse for those wishing to commute to the Shire and, equally so, for those who prefer to live in the Shire whilst enjoying an occasional jaunt to the City or Coast.

Our Values of R E S P E C T - Resilience Empathy Sustainability Pride Efficiency Courage and Teamwork drive the way we work.

Essential Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in construction and/or maintenance (roads and drainage) operating of medium to large plant and machinery relevant to the field equipment including trucks, rollers, excavators and graders, and manual labouring.
2. Proven ability to follow instructions within a team environment, and to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
3. Demonstrated ability in the use of computer applications, and operating devices effectively, embracing digital solutions for works activities to enable field productivity and scheduling based systems to facilitate day- to-day operations.
4. Ability to effectively communicate with key stakeholders in delivering information on operational and maintenance services.
5. Hold and maintain MR Drivers Licence, Ticket or Competency qualification to operate Excavator, Grader or Backhoe, Forklift Licence, Traffic Control Combo (Stop Slow Bat and Implement Traffic Plans), and WHS Induction Card with a willingness to obtain within 12 months of employment; Asbestos Awareness Training, Identify Locate and Protect Underground Services, Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker.
6. Maintain MR drivers' licence without restriction and ability to operate manual transmission
7. Be willing to undergo a Pre-employment medical check prior to commencement

Benefits

• Rostered Days Off - Work a 9-day fortnight (38 hours a week).
• Additional overtime and allowances applicable
• Annual Leave, Health and Wellbeing Days and time off for Blood Donors.
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
• Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
• Access to financial advice and guidance including advice from Active Super
• Annual Health Fair and opportunity to participate in the Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup

How to Apply

For further information about the position or the application process, please contact Aaron Baumeister on (02) 4868 0578. To apply, please ensure to submit the following documents:

• Resume: Provide your current resume, detailing your professional experience and qualifications.
• Statement of Claims: Address the essential criteria mentioned in the job description in a statement of claims format.
• Please Upload: Additional Tickets, Qualifications and Certificates relevant to the role.

In accordance with Wingecarribee Shire Council’s COVID 19 Safety Plan, we encourage all employees to be COVID 19 vaccinated. Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications are to be received by 11pm Monday 8th July 2024.