Enjoy the benefits of a career with a real work-life balance, working a nine day fortnight in the heart of the NSW Snowy Mountains. The region offers fantastic year-round outdoor recreation with a rural lifestyle and is conveniently located to the NSW Ski Fields, Canberra and the South Coast.  

Purpose & Responsibilities
The Purpose of this position is to operate Plant and minor equipment and undertake labouring duties as part of a roads construction and maintenance team in a safe and effective manner. The key responsibilities of the role will include the operating of assigned plant and labouring duties to complete the maintenance and construction of roads in accordance with Council standards, timetable, environmental and quality objectives. You will be required to conduct regular maintenance checks and servicing of plant to ensure a high level of operational standard is attained. As part of this role you will need to ensure the safety of staff and public through the appropriate use of safety equipment and clothing in accordance with relevant safety standards and Council procedures and provide Traffic Control at Worksites as directed.

Criteria
Qualifications and Experience 

• Driving Licence Class C (Car) ongoing employment is conditional on maintaining this Licence
• Driving Licence Class HC (Heavy Combination) 
• Traffic Controller Blue Card 
• Front End Loader Driver Certificate of Competence 
• Back-Hoe Operator Certificate of Competence 
• Excavator Operator Certificate of Competence 

Essential

• Ability and ongoing commitment to work as directed by Supervisor, according to Councils prescribed practices and Code of Conduct, with or without supervision Demonstrated ability to operate allocated Plant 
• Knowledge of Work Health & Safety management principles 
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills 
• Willingness to work in any section of the engineering division
•  Carry out daily maintenance of plant and attachments 
• Willingness to undertake additional training and adapt to change 
• Ability to work to specific levels 
• A solid working knowledge and ability to perform maintenance grader operations 

Salary Details
Salary will be paid at Councils Salary Grade 5 minimum $24.15 p/h + Super – 76 hours per fortnight Application Details Expressions of Interest should be marked “Confidential Job Application” and sent to Human Resources Officer Post: PO Box 143, Berridale NSW 2628 OR Email: jobs@snowyriver.nsw.gov.au

You will receive a receipt of application within 3 days if you don’t please contact Bronwyn on 6451 1124

SRSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, values a safe and smoke free workplace and may request background checks. For assistance in completing your application see the “Recruitment Guide”

Applications close 16 August 2015