Road Maintenance Team Leader / Grader Operator
Job No:
GIL222024
Location:
Gilgandra
Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a Road Maintenance Team Leader / Grader Operator to join our Infrastructure team!
- Permanent full time - 38 hours per week
- Rostered day off every fortnight
- Weekly pay cycle
- Salary range $1166.20 - $1399.42 per week
ABOUT THE ROLE
The successful applicant will oversee the operation of a grader and supervise tasks related to road construction, gravel resheeting projects, maintenance of unsealed roads, as well as manage other equipment such as water trucks and rollers.
Please click HERE to view the position description.
ABOUT YOU
Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications:
- Possession of Safe Work WH&S Construction Induction Training (White Card)
- National Unit of Competency - Grader Operations
- Possession of basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Knowledge of gravel re-sheeting practices
- Minimum of two (2) years road maintenance/construction plant operation experience
- Ability to perform risk assessments, conduct tool box meetings and lead small groups regarding Safe Work Method Statement development and reviews
- Ability to ensure documentation (e.g. records, time sheets, plant sheets, incident reports) is completed and accurate
- Possession of MR licence
- Ability to operate more than one major item of plant
- Ability to supervise staff and other plant
- Ability to monitor and maintain staff performance
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Traffic Controller Implement Traffic Control Plans
- Front End Loader & other National Plant Certification
- Class HR Truck licence
- Truck driving and roller operation experience
- Rural road construction experience
- Ability to participate in the on-call roster
CLOSING DATE
Applications for this position close at 9.00am, Monday 22 April 2024
ENQUIRIES
Director Infrastructure, Mr Daryl Colwell, or the People & Culture Department on 02 6817 8800
HOW TO APPLY
Before you apply for this position, please read the Position Description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. Council will only accept applications submitted online.
ABOUT GILGANDRA
Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.
Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.
