Team Member (Plant Operator Heavy Milling)

A career at Bega Valley Shire Council will immerse you in rewarding and interesting work for the diverse communities that call the south-east corner of NSW home, all of them nestled between rolling countryside and some of the best seaside locations NSW has to offer.

Our workforce of over 350 meets the needs of these communities with a wide range of services including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road works, water management, environment and parks, gardens and town centre care.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a hard-working individual to operate a variety of plant equipment’s including Skid Steers, Backhoe Loaders and Heavy Combination (HC) vehicles for the primary purpose of maintaining BVSC sealed pavement assets and associated infrastructure. 

As a Team Member (Plant Operator Heavy Milling), you will operate plant and trucks on pavement asset maintenance tasks as well as utilise and maintain proprietary software to capture maintenance data. You will assess the condition of the road and determine the most appropriate method of repair and maintenance.

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds the following licences and qualifications;

• School Certificate (Year 10) or equivalent
• SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Traffic Controller Qualification
• Implement Traffic Control Plans Qualification
• NSW RMS Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence
• HLTAID003 - Provide First Aid

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Proven recent Skid Steer, Backhoe Loader and roller experience working on pavement asset maintenance activities or similar.
• Experience driving Heavy Combination (HC) vehicles.
• Demonstrated relevant experience in pavement asset maintenance works which may include (but not limited to): pavement rehabilitation, stabilisation, repair, material selection and application.
• Experience in operating and using a variety of hand and power tools which may include (but not limited to): plate compactors, chainsaws, spray equipment and pumps.

Benefits

This is a permanent full time position working 38 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $67,975.75 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,172.40 per week base salary
• $134.83 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary) 
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Employee Assistance Program, LifeWorks App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Craig Corby - Roads Maintenance Coordinator on 02 6499 2446.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 28 October 2024.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.