Plant Operator - Truck & Dog - Chinchilla

Plant Operator - Truck & Dog - Chinchilla

About Council

A region the size of Tasmania, just 2.5 hours west of Brisbane and an easy drive from the Sunshine and Gold Coasts, the Western Downs has a growing population of over 34,000 people.

The region’s diverse economy, vibrant active communities and the extensive infrastructure and multi-billion dollar energy investments are ensuring that the Western Downs continues to go from strength-to-strength.

Western Downs Regional Council is one of only a handful of Council’s in the state of Queensland to be debt-free.

Council is very proud of this immense achievement which it had been working towards since 2015, proving itself to be one of the most financially prudent Councils in Queensland.

About the Role

Based in Chinchilla, you will be responsible for undertaking Plant Operator - Truck & Dog works with Council's maintenance and construction crews and assisting in moving materials.

Reporting to the Resource Supervisor, you will:

• Provide a high standard of skill of operating skills as a Truck & Dog driver; and
• Have demonstrated previous experience in the operation of plant and machinery.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• a minimum HC (Heavy Combination) Drivers Licence, or willingness to obtain on commencement;
• a Construction Induction White Card;
• a strong awareness of relevant safety standards and requirements;
• good time management skills and the capability to complete allocated tasks while working within a team; and
• be physically fit and enjoy manual labour.

Applicants must be fully vaccinated (received 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration or as determined by Queensland Health (Public Health Direction)), or be able to provide evidence of any contraindication in accordance with the Public Health Direction, or be willing to be fully vaccinated before commencement. You agree that you will comply with Council's COVID-19 Vaccination - Organisational Policy. 

What we offer:

• Work life balance - 9 day fortnight
• Access to Corporate Health Plan
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Salary Packaging available - Motor Vehicles, Superannuation, Remote Area Housing (Rent), Fuel, Gas and Electricity
• Locality allowance
• Job security in a local government position
• Living in the Western Downs

If you enjoy working in the outdoors and have a passion for working in a team to construct and maintain our Community's infrastructure, this role is for you.  TOGETHER WE MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE. 

Applications close at 5.00pm AEST Thursday 10 February 2022. 

WDRC require each candidate for this position to complete a Pre-Employment Health Declaration (click 'Apply Now' & scroll to the bottom). Please upload your completed questionnaire to the 'Qualifications' section at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this position.