Plant Operator - Works

The Burdekin is located just 70km south of Townsville, where unspoilt natural beauty meets a thriving rural community right on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef.  Famous for its abundant sunshine and rich agriculture, the shire’s most important asset is water.  The Burdekin River combined with a massive underground aquifer and the Burdekin Falls Dam make the district drought resistant.

Council is seeking applications for a Plant Operator to be an enthusiastic, productive, and reliable member of the Works section.  Primarily the successful applicant will be required to operate a backhoe however other items of plant may include a loader, mini excavator, roller, and tractor slasher/broom.

The key responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate an ability to make judgements on routine work conditions and processes, independent from senior staff and accepting responsibility for those judgements.
• Ensure the efficient use of materials, plant and labour at all times on Council works.
• Completion of plant defect reports, as necessary.
• Perform other duties which contribute to the effectiveness of Council’s operations (e.g., labouring, operation of other plant for which the position holder is qualified).
• Drivers and Operators of machinery are responsible for the daily machinery maintenance prior to machinery start-up (six-point check).
• Conduct start up and shutdown procedures as per operator manuals.
• Ensure all servicing and maintenance of plant is performed and is consistent with manufacturer’s recommendations.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.

The gross fortnightly wage for this position is $2,294.61 exclusive of applicable allowances and overtime.

Application packages are available from the Human Resources Office on (07) 4783 9800 or you can download the application package using the following link.

Application Package

Applications for 22/10 – Plant Operator - Works should include:

• A cover letter
• A current resume
• Statements addressing the selection criteria
• Copies of relevant qualifications and licences

Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods (Word or PDF format is preferable):

• Email – employment@burdekin.qld.gov.au
• Mail – Confidential Application No. 22/10, PO Box 974, Ayr Qld 4807

Applications will remain open until the position is filled.

For further information please contact the Works Overseer – Robert Potter on (07) 4783 9800.