Multi Skilled Operator

Mackay Regional Council is currently seeking an Experienced Multiskilled Operator to join the Civil Operations team based at the Calen Depot.

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. You will be home with your family every night and gain the work/life balance and job security you've been searching for!

We are looking for someone who has experience on roads and drainage with extensive experience on different plant machinery.

The successful candidate must hold the relevant Licence/tickets to operate road construction plant and/or equipment with a minimum of 2 from either skid steer loader, roller, loader, backhoe, or grader in order to be considered as this is not an entry level position. Training and development opportunities will be provided to advance current skills.

In Return For Your Valued Contribution, You Will Receive

• Base annual salary from $70,813 plus allowances as applicable
• 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 for employees and their families with the opportunity to obtain significant savings in time and money across a wide range of products and services throughout Australia.
• Study and assistance programs for career development
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives including Corporate Discounts for Health Insurance & Fitness Passport
• Active social clubs

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Current General Construction Safety "White" Card
• Current QLD Heavy Rigid Truck ‘HR’ Class Licence
• Current Traffic Controllers Ticket
• Certificate of Competencies in skid steer loader, roller, loader, backhoe, or grader
• Extensive experience in driving single axle trucks in varying road conditions
• Extensive experience in operating road construction plant e.g. roller, backhoe, loader
• Extensive experience in construction/maintenance of roads and drainage infrastructure
• Certificate III in Civil Construction

Interested? For a Position Description and information on how to apply please visit https://vacancies.mackay.qld.gov.au/MRC\_ER/VacancyList.aspx

To apply for this role, please submit an up to date resume and a cover letter outlining your industry experience and suitability for the role.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity, the position may close earlier than expected. Submit your application today to avoid missing out on this fantastic career prospect. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.