Labourer Roads & Drainage
Mackay Regional Council is seeking an experienced Labourer to join our Civil Operations Flocon team, based at the Paget Depot.
The Role
The primary duty of this position is to carry out labouring and plant and truck operation duties associated with maintenance and construction of roads and drainage assets and other associated civil infrastructure as directed by the Supervisor or Leading Hand.
Key responsibilities for the role shall include but are not limited to;
- Competent operation of rigid motor vehicle with GVM up to 15 tonne and operation of small ride-on equipment and light mechanical plant.
- Undertake tasks associated with maintenance and construction of roads, drainage and other civil infrastructure including earthworks, concrete, pipelaying, bitumen and vegetation work and hands on labouring tasks associated with maintenance and construction of roads, drainage and other civil infrastructure.
- Daily maintenance of assigned plant and work cooperatively with mechanical service personnel in the repair and maintenance of assigned plant, including recording of pre-start checks.
- Provide competent traffic management associated with the control and direction of vehicular traffic through and around work sites. Provide a high level of client service at all times, to both internal and external clients and complete required paperwork in a prompt and detailed manner, e.g. timesheets.
- Undertake basic numerical calculations to a standard commensurate with the duties involved in the position and on-the-job training of fellow work colleagues and transfer of knowledge and skills to fellow work colleagues.
Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
- Current General Construction Safety White card
- Current QLD manual Car ‘C’ class open Driver’s licence
- Current QLD Medium Rigid Truck ‘MR’ Class Licence or willing to obtain
- Current Traffic Controllers Ticket & Traffic Management Implementation
- Competent and experienced truck driver
- Competent operation of small ride-on equipment and light mechanical plant
- Demonstrated experience in road and drainage construction and maintenance activities
- Experience in concrete works, Traffic Control and Bitumen tasks
Salary & Benefits Package:
- Base salary from $51,182.28 + allowances as appliable
- Up to 18% weekly superannuation contribution (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
- Lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts
- Study and assistance programs for career development
- Learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Active social clubs
Interested?
To apply, you will need to submit a resume, cover letter outlining your experience
Applications Close: 4th November 2021
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
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