Council is recruiting Plant Operator / Labourers to join various teams in Roma.

Parks & Gardens

Maintain the presentation of the Roma's parks and open spaces in line with service level standards, including but not limited to:

• Maintenance of open spaces, parks and gardens, including mowing, weed control /spraying, irrigation, landscaping and pruning
• Slashing, whipper snipping and weed control including town entrance ways and Cemetery
• Litter control in parks, open spaces, and town approaches
• Maintenance of gutters and drainage infrastructure for parks & open spaces
• Mowing of parks & open spaces, footpaths and pathways
• Tree maintenance
• Inspection of park infrastructure i.e., playgrounds
• Garden beds and street scape enhancements and maintenance

Urban Streets, Drainage, & Footpaths

Maintain the presentation of the Roma township area in line with service level standards, including but not limited to:

• Slashing, whipper sniping and weed control around urban streets including town entrances
• Litter control in urban streets and town approaches
• Maintenance of culverts, gutters and drainage infrastructure
• Maintenance of long drains and vacant land
• Daily cleaning of Roma's CBD
• Street tree maintenance
• Assistance with the delivery of burials and cemetery maintenance

Water, Sewerage, & Gas

Maintenance of work sites and general housekeeping prior to completion including mowing, slashing, weed control and collection of waste material

• Repairs to fences, gates, buildings and other structures
• Complete traffic control signage set up, maintenance and collect as per traffic control plans
• Maintenance of valve and hydrant boxes and markers
• Contribute to preventative maintenance tasks as required
• Assist with water main repairs and sewer blockages and overflows
• Maintenance of services at other council facilities
• Perform site visits and take samples and readings as required
• Collection and swapping of chemical containers
• Conduct gas meter readings, as required
• Perform manual duties to contribute to water, sewerage and gas repairs, upgrades and renewals
• Carry out site preparation and clean up for specific

A position within our Water, Sewerage & Gas team is required to be rostered for after-hours on-call duties and/or may be required to work flexible hours as required by operational needs.

Suitable applicants will have:

• General Construction White Card
• Current Drivers Licence
• Experience in plant operator, civil construction, horticulture and/or local government

About:

• Roma, Qld
• Permanent, Full-Time Positions - 38hours per week
• Entitled to Maranoa Locality Allowance - $72.00 Per Fortnight
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Fortnightly Rostered Days Off
• Annual Leave Loading
• Employee Assistance Program & Social Club
• Salary sacrifice facilities (i.e., rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
• Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017 – Level 3 - 5
  

How to Apply:

• Covering letter stating why you are interested in the position.
• Current resume (CV).
• Address the questions presented in the application form.

Additional Information

MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

The preferred candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

For more information:

Website: www.maranoa.qld.gov.au

Telephone: 1300 007 662

Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace