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Excavator Operator - Dunedoo
- Department: Technical Services
- Reports to: Supervisor Trades
- Location: Dunedoo
- Salary Range: $920.30 - $1,050.25 per 38 hr week plus super
At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. Our scenic location, amongst friendly country communities, provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.
Warrumbungle Shire Council is an EEO Employer and our vision is Excellence in Local Government. We are committed to our staff and pride ourselves on the services we provide to our communities.
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Purpose of the Position
The Excavator Operator works as a team member undertaking a range of related tasks in accordance with the skills demonstrated or acquired for the construction and maintenance of civil infrastructure including but not limited to road works, path construction and repair, drainage pipes installation and associated structures, drainage sumps and other public facilities as appropriate.
Essential Requirements
- Commitment to Council’s Mission, Values and Code of Conduct.
- Understanding of work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace and commitment to a positive contribution to WHS in the workplace and compliance with Council and legislative requirements
- Demonstrated capability operating excavator to effectively carry out construction and maintenance of civil infrastructure, as well as undertaking daily maintenance on excavator with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to secure loads safely, securely and in accordance with legislation
- Verification of Competency for excavator, or excavator ticket
- Verification of Competency for front end loader, or front end loader ticket and demonstrated ability to competently operate front end loader to complete a variety of tasks
- Current Traffic Controller ticket (Stop / Slow)
- Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills
- OHS Construction Induction Certificate (white card)
- Class C driver's licence
Desirable Requirements
- Class HR driver's licence
- Experience operating a grader to construct and/or maintain roads to line and level
- Certificate III in Civil Construction
- Verification of competency for backhoe, or backhoe ticket and demonstrated ability to competently operate backhoe to complete a variety of tasks
- Safe Grave digging training
- Implement Traffic Control Plans ticket
- Level 1 Chainsaw (cross cut)
- Knowledge of Environmental Protection Authority legislation and guidelines relating to road maintenance and construction.
Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks and Drug and Alcohol Testing are conditions of employment.
Applications close at 5.00 pm Sunday 16 June 2019.
For enquiries, please contact Organisation Development on 6849 2000.
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