Multiskilled Plant Operator / Civil Works

Description:

We are looking for a suitably qualified Multisilled Plant Operator - Civil Works to join the team. You will be responsible for for assisting in the construction of municipal assets within Council's Capital Works Program, this will include the operation of heavy plant (up to 24T GVM), excavators, backhoes, tip trucks, trailers and hands on labouring work tasks in a road construction or maintenance environment.

The successful applicant will have:

• Certificate Ill (Trade Level) in Civil or other relevant fields or equivalent and extensive work experience in construction and maintenance of civil assets, built structures and road construction.
• Experience in advanced concrete and formwork, use of precision measuring instruments, pipe laying to line and grade, with proven ability to read and interpret plans and design drawings.
• Proven experience and knowledge of Work Health and Safety with ability to use initiative and possess excellent problem-solving techniques and skills, including the ability to determine and apply quality control techniques.
• Sound literacy, communication and interpersonal skills coupled with efficient time management skills.

Qualifications required:

• Medium Rigid Truck “MR” Class licence
• Competency of operation mechanical plant
• Confined space entry training
• White Card
• Traffic Management Accreditation

Position Hours: Full-Time, 76 hours fortnight.

Salary range: $64,500.94 to $67,889.70 plus superannuation

For further information on this position, contact Hartmut Gutwein, Acting Manager Works on (03) 6216 6800.

GCC Employee benefits:

• 15% superannuation (OTE)
• 9 day fortnight (RDO) with full time positions
• Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2021
• Free parking
• Corporate Banking Benefits
• Corporate discounts on gym membership
• Corporate offers on Private Health Insurance
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Paid Parental Leave
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Annual wage increases
• Mind Body Spirit Committee (Values, Health & Wellbeing, Social functions)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people while enabling their participation as valued members of our community. We have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our people are obligated to prioritise the safety of the children they interact with in the performance of their role and to report conduct of concern. To access the full Safeguarding Policy, please click the link: https://www.gcc.tas.gov.au/safeguarding-children-and-young-people-policy-v3-30072024/

How to apply: Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page.

To be considered for this role, all applicants must:

• A cover letter outlining how your skills and experience relate to the position
• Provide a current Resume
• A national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.

Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 23 March 2025

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.