Plant Operator/Labourer - Signs And Lines

Description:

Position Signs and Lines, Plant Operator/Labourer
Position Number: 7048
Directorate: Works
Team: Sealed Network/Signs and Lines
Position Status: Permanent Full Time
Classification Level: Queensland Local Government Industry Award (Stream B) Level 4
Reports to: Sealed Network Supervisor
Location: Ilfracombe/Longreach
Accountable for: n/a
Revised: January 2024

Our Vision
Connecting Council and Community

Our Mission
Delivering Excellent Services

Our Values
1. A Safe and Healthy Work Environment
2. Inclusiveness and Respect
3. Consistency and Fairness
4. Teamwork and Staff Development

5. Performance and Value for Money
6. Leadership and Collaboration
7. Sustainability
8. Forward-looking

Position Objective
The primary role of this position is to contribute to the safe and efficient operation of roadways by installing,
maintaining, and repairing road signs and pavement markings. The role plays a crucial part in supporting traffic
management, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing overall road safety.
Position Responsibilities:
• Competently operate a range of plant items as required, according to the needs of the broader team and

department or as instructed by the accountable supervisor.

• Carry out required checks of plant before commencing operation and report all defects appropriately.
• Undertake the operation, maintenance and cleaning of plant, vehicles, equipment, tools in a competent safe

manner daily or as required or instructed.

• Correctly use and maintain plant equipment provided, including all personal protective equipment, in

accordance with manufacture instructions, council’s safety policy and procedures.

• Carry out general labouring duties required to prepare and install signs posts, including preparing post

holes, foundation for concrete pours.

• Use tools such as levels and measuring tapes to ensure that the sign is correctly aligned and level.
• Participate in the assessment of the location where signs will be erected, giving consideration to factors

such as traffic flow, visibility, lighting conditions, and potential obstructions.

• Ensure that the signs meet specifications for size, reflectivity, and other relevant parameters.
• Undertake line marking duties, including but not limited to, surface preparation, operating and maintaining

line marking equipment and ensuring accurate spacing and alignment of line marking for traffic control and
safety

• Ensure that road markings are applied according to established guidelines and specifications.
• As directed, implement temporary traffic control measures during line marking or sign installation processed

to ensure the safety of workers and road users, including the using appropriate barricades to alert drivers to
the ongoing work and any changes in traffic patterns.

• Undertake duties as approved under the RMPC funding agreement, such as, the removal of animal carcasses

form within roadways, cleaning of roadside public facilities and emptying roadside bins.

• Maintain good working relations and deal cooperatively with team members and members of the public to

ensure schedules and deadlines are met.

• Carry out obligations in regard to Council Policies, Legislative requirements and Workplace Health and

Safety, Quality and Environmental Procedures, including completing and maintain required documentation
for work and job sites.

• Other such relevant duties as required from time to time which would generally fall within the scope of this

position as directed by your accountable supervisor or the Chief Executive Officer.
Position Requirements
Skills
• Ability to perform basic numerical calculations

• Skill in applying pavement markings such as lines, arrows, and symbols.
• Ability to produce and maintain high standards, ensuring accuracy and precision in all aspects of work.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, digging, and standing for extended periods,

including an endurance to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

• Proficient in the use of hand tools and equipment for tasks such as sign installation, line marking, and

pavement maintenance.

• Ability to troubleshoot and solve issues that may arise during the installation or maintenance of signs and

lines.

• Effective communication skills to convey information and coordinate tasks with supervisor and other team

members.

Knowledge
• A good understanding of how to maintain a safe working environment

• Knowledge and understanding of the proper alignment, leveling, and securing of signs.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory and advisory signage.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic geometry.

Mandatory Qualifications/Experience
• Current MR Class Drivers Licence. (or ability to obtain)

• Construction Industry White Card.
• Working at Heights Licence
• High Risk Work Licence (Fork Lift)
• Conduct Front-end Loader Operations Competency
• Traffic Management Implementation Licence (or ability to obtain)
• Experience in installing various types of road signs, including regulatory, warning, and guide signs.
• Experience in interpreting construction plans and blueprints to understand the layout and placement of

signs and line markings.
Desirable Experience/Qualifications
• First Aid and CPR Certificate.

• Conduct Roller Operations Competency
• Conduct Skid Steer Loader Operations Competency
• Control Traffic with a Stop Slow Bat (Accreditation)
• Tertiary Qualifications in Civil Construction or other relevant field.
• Chemical Handling Competency (Prepare & Apply chemicals; Transport & Store Chemicals; Control Weeds).
  

Delegations and Authorisations
Nil.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demand Category

Sedentary Work

Light Duty – Frequent lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 5kgs.

Medium Work – Frequent lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 10kgs.

Heavy Work – Frequent lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 25kgs.

Audio-Visual Demands
Depth Perception Colour Discrimination Peripheral Vision Hearing

Specific Actions Required Work Environment
This job may include: Attribute Yes No
Standing/Walking Sitting Driving Chemicals

None None None Cold
Occasional Occasional Occasional Dampness
1-4 Hours 1-4 Hours 1-4 Hours Fumes/Gases

4-6 Hours 4-6 Hours 4-6 Hours Heat/Humidity
6-8 Hours 6-8 Hours 6-8 Hours Heights

Noise
Repetitive Motions

Simple Grasping Fine Manipulation Pushing & Pulling Finger Dexterity Foot Movement

This Job Will Require
Manoeuvre Frequent Occasional None
Bending
Squatting
Climbing
Twisting
Reaching

Plant operation with maximum seat rating of 150kgs

Workplace Health and Safety Obligations
All employees have a legal obligation to comply with regulatory requirements and LRC– SMS (Longreach Regional
Council’s - Safety Management System) incorporating WH&S policies, procedures and work instructions. These
are introduced to ensure the health and safety of employees, contractors, visitors, volunteers, the public and the
environment and remain compliant with Industry Benchmark Standards.

Employees of Longreach Regional Council have the following responsibilities for health and safety at work.

• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and ensure that their actions do not adversely

affect the health and safety of others.

• Comply with and follow all reasonable instructions for work health and safety (WHS) and cooperate

with all reasonable WHS policies, procedures, guidance, instructions, and directions.

• To not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse any substance or thing provided in the

interests of WHS.

• Use Longreach Regional Council’s WHS risk management approach, participate in risk

assessments and assist in identifying and using control measures to eliminate or minimise WHS
risks.

• Ensure safe work practices including operating and maintaining all machinery, equipment and plant

in a safe way and holding licences and training where required.

• Report any worn out or defective tools or equipment or problems with tools and equipment.
• Comply with Council’s induction and training requirements.
• Participate in meetings, training, consultation and other WHS activities such as inspections, incident

investigations, and evacuation drills as required.

• Use, maintain and store personal protective equipment (PPE) in the appropriate manner.
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures for their work area and comply with

instructions given by emergency response, including emergency wardens and first aiders.

• Report all problems with undertaking work, including concerns or signs of injury, discomfort, or ill

health, immediately to their manager or supervisor.

• Report any unsafe situation, workplace hazard, injury, incident, or near-miss to their manager or

supervisor immediately.

• STOP WORK if it not safe to continue and report concerns to their manager or supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining a high level of housekeeping, cleanliness, and tidiness.
• Undertake tasks as required to enable continuous improvement for WHS management.
  

Acknowledgement
This Position Description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory
of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the role.