Council's Works & Infrastructure Branch has an exciting opportunity for an Aggregate Loader / Plant Operator – R2542 About the Opportunity The position involves performing a range of duties related to the bitumen sealing team, including operating the aggregate loader truck during the bitumen season to assist with bitumen spray sealing operations.
Responsibilities include applying pre-coat to bluestone sealing aggregate and loading bitumen sealing spreader trucks to the appropriate load limits.
Additionally, the role supports Council's Road maintenance and roadside works, ensuring the efficient, safe, and effective operation of plant and equipment.
This position is part of the Works and Engineering Services team, based at the MRCC Red Cliffs Depot.
What you will bring Ideally the successful applicant will have the following: Experience working within bitumen services, road maintenance teams liaising with staff and members of the public.
Hold a current Heavy Combination Truck License or have the ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment at own expense.
Ability to operate items of plant and equipment associated with civil construction or road maintenance works.
Traffic Controllers – Statement of Attainment Hold a current Level 2 First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain Hold a current Construction Induction Card accredited by Work Safe Victoria Hold a current Police Check or willing to obtain Salary and Conditions The position is classified within Band 3 of Council's Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $67,929.40 to $71,952.12 per annum including industry allowance, maintenance allowance plus statutory superannuation.
Benefits Flexible Work Arrangements (Work from Home, Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave) Relocation Assistance available to support a move to the region Monthly Accrued Day Off Option for an Annualised Salary Package Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees Learning and Professional Development Opportunities Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members Active Social Clubs Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity.
We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.
We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.
Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.
Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.
About our organisation Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+.
Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit.
About our region Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia.
The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.
Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit.
There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer.
Applying for this position All applications must include: A completed Job Application Form A resume A covering letter Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered.
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