Civil Maintenance Worker - Labourer

Civil Maintenance Worker - Labourer

Mackay Regional Council has an opportunity for an experienced Civil Maintenance Worker-Labourer to join our Water Network team, based at the Paget Depot.

We are offering a permanent full-time position with a 9-day fortnight roster (every 2nd weekend is a long weekend!). Be home with your family every night and gain the work/life balance and job security you've been searching for. At Mackay Regional Council, we believe that we can create opportunities to thrive to help our region become the best region for liveability and livelihood.

This position is to carry out water asset maintenance duties combined with plant and truck operation associated with the maintenance and operation of water network infrastructure under the limited supervision of a Team Leader or Leading Hand.

We are seeking a person that can assist with the repairs of pressure mains, water services, valves, water meters, manholes and sewer jump-ups. Be competent in operating equipment such as whacker packer, flex drive pumps and vac loading and have the ability to use technological devices e.g. smart phones, computers and have knowledge of work order systems.

The successful applicant will have the following:

Essential

• Current General Construction Safety "White" Card
• Current Manual QLD C Class Licence

Desirable

• Current QLD MR or HR Class Licence
• Experience in driving tandem axle trucks in varying road condition
• Experience in maintaining water services and pipe infrastructure

In return for your valued contribution you will be rewarded with;

• Annual base salary from $58,041 - $59,319 plus allowances as applicable (level offered will be dependent on successful candidates’ qualifications and experience)
• Up to 18% superannuation (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
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts
• Study and assistance programs for career development
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives

Interested?

For a Position Description and information on how to apply please visit

https://vacancies.mackay.qld.gov.au/MRC_ER/VacancyDetails.aspx?vdtnumber=6178"

To apply, you will need to submit a cover letter and resume outlining your experience and qualifications.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.

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