Ready to steer your career in the right direction? Join Kyogle Council as a Plant Operator – Grader and be at the forefront of maintaining and constructing our region's vital road network. If you're passionate about operating specialist plant equipment, ensuring safety, and contributing to a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

· Generous salary above award up to $71,006pa dependant on experience

· Flexible working arrangements, 38 hours per week, 9 day fortnight

· Make a genuine positive contribution to the local community

About Us

At Kyogle Council, we are committed to meeting the challenges of our unique and diverse region. We take pride in serving our community by maintaining and enhancing essential infrastructure. Join us as an Urban Services Officer to contribute to the ongoing success of our operations.

Position Overview

To effectively and efficiently operate Council’s specialist plant, such as a grader, in the maintenance and construction of roads and related assets. The successful candidate will carry out various duties as directed, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, standards, and Council policies.

Key Responsibilities:

· Operate plant efficiently and safely, complying with relevant laws, standards, and Council policies.

· Erect and maintain traffic control devices during construction and maintenance operations.

· Ensure all work health and safety requirements are met, including risk assessments and adherence to safe work procedures.

· Report accidents or injuries promptly, complete required paperwork, and submit to the immediate supervisor.

· Operate other items of plant as required, provided relevant accreditations are held.

· Perform laboring and traffic control duties as necessary.

· Assist in coordinating worksite activities, including leveling, supervision of contractors, and monitoring site-specific activities.

· Maintain a diary of works carried out and submit to the Overseer weekly.

· Report difficulties in carrying out assigned or cyclical works promptly to the Overseer for prompt action.

· Ensure all plant items are maintained in roadworthy condition through cyclical and daily maintenance checks.

· Report plant operation problems promptly to the Plant and Depot Coordinator for timely repairs.

· Record time sheets accurately with appropriate forms attached and submit to the Overseer on time.

· Promote effective teamwork and maintain good public and co-worker relations.

· Operate as a member of a work team, practicing sharing of work duties and multi-skilling.

Essential Criteria:

· Successful completion of Year 10 studies or equivalent.

· Relevant WorkCover or accreditation certificate for plant operation and demonstrated extensive experience.

· Ability and skill to operate and understand the capabilities of the plant item.

· Working knowledge of road maintenance, pavement construction, and earthworks operations.

· Ability to operate plant in conjunction with other equipment and traffic.

· Experience and ability to undertake manual laboring tasks.

· Work Health and Safety WorkCover General Induction Ticket (White Card).

· Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and Work Health and Safety principles.

· Desirable Criteria:

· Traffic Control Ticket (stop/slow and putting out of signs).

· Possession of a Truck Licence (where relevant to the position).

· Chainsaw ticket (level 1 – cross-cutting).

· Ability to operate other items of plant.

· Experience in leveling and set-out works.

· Experience in the supervision and monitoring of small worksites.

· Experience in the supervision of contractors.

Join Our Team:

Ready to put your foot on the gas? To apply for this exciting opportunity, slam the brakes on your job search, we invite you to submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the essential and desirable criteria. Applications addressing the selection criteria can be forwarded by email to [email protected] or by post, marked “Confidential” to the Human Resources Manager, Kyogle Council, PO Box 11, Kyogle, NSW 2474. Please ensure you read the Applicant Information Package and Position Description which are available from Council's website www.kyogle.nsw.gov.au or by contacting Council on 02 6632 1611.

Kyogle Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, people living with disabilities and indigenous Australians.

Applications close 4pm Friday 6 June 2025