Description:
Keep Our Streets Pristine – Join Our Team!
Are you dedicated to maintaining a clean and safe community? Become an essential member of our Civil Operations Team at the Paget Depot, where your role will involve street sweeping, hands-on labour, and operating plant equipment and trucks vital to the upkeep and construction of roads and drainage systems.
About this opportunity:
As a Street Sweeper within the Drainage Works Crew, your primary responsibility will be to execute street sweeping operations. In addition, you will support various tasks including labouring, plant operation, and truck handling linked to the maintenance and construction of roads, drainage assets, and related civil infrastructures such as earthworks, concrete projects, pipelaying, bitumen repairs, and vegetation management. Under the guidance of a Supervisor or Leading Hand, you'll also collaborate with mechanical service personnel to maintain and repair equipment, complete pre-start checks, and ensure high-quality service for both internal and external clients.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
This role guarantees a secure and fulfilling career, enriched with ongoing professional development and continuous learning. Enjoy the comfort of returning home each night while benefiting from a 9-day fortnight that promotes an excellent work-life balance. Please note, the position involves some early starts on a rotating shift schedule.
Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
· Possess a valid General Construction Safety "White" Card.
· Hold a QLD Heavy Rigid Truck HR Class Licence (or an equivalent interstate license).
· Demonstrate experience in driving tandem axle trucks under various road conditions.
· Have relevant background in the construction and/or maintenance of roads and drainage infrastructure.
· Be proficient in operating:
o Rigid trucks up to 15 tonnes.
o Rigid trucks with two or more axles and a GVM over 15 tonnes.
o Truck and trailer combinations with a Gross Combined Mass (GCM) up to 22.5 tonnes.
o Truck and heavy trailer combinations with a GCM exceeding 22.5 tonnes but capped at 42.5 tonnes.
Why work for Mackay Regional Council?
Mackay Regional Council is a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government. We have responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employ almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with high quality education and health facilities.
Discover more about the Mackay Region https://www.discovermackay.com.au/
In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:
· Base annual salary of $62,560.65
· Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
· Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
· 9 day fortnight roster.
· May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
· Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
· Study and assistance programs for career development.
· Learning and career development opportunities.
· Employee Assistance Program.
· Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
· Active Social Clubs.
Want to know more about this role?
View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments.
How to apply:
Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role.
After submitting, you will receive an automated confirmation email. Should you not receive this, please ensure you have submitted your application and your email address on your account is correct.
Applications Close:
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity, the position may close earlier than expected. Submit your application today to avoid missing out on this fantastic career prospect.
Having troubles submitting your application?
Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).
***Important information for applicants:
To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.
Council is committed to the safety of its employees and requires an immunisation program for identified roles. The successful applicant will be required to attend a post-employment immunisation assessment, by a health practitioner nominated and paid for by the Council.
Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.