Plant Operator- Driver
At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.
Life with us is the best of both worlds. https://youtu.be/tlJFbUk4yG4
What we offer you
- Salary: $65,298.00-$75,586.00 per annum + 12% Superannuation
- Working Location: Working from our Kingswood Depot
- The best of both worlds – click here to learn more
Here’s what you’ll be up to…
As a Field Operator Driver, you will play an important role within our operational crews. Reporting to your Team Leader and Field Coordinator, you will be responsible for the safe driving of our Civil trucks, carrying materials, equipment and your team mates to and from work sites on a permanent full time basis.
A crucial part of this role is ensuring all vehicle pre start checks are carried out, the vehicles are kept clean and tidy and in a safe working condition. Working across various civil teams, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of materials and/or towing other plant, you will be a vital part of our operational network.
You will have a positive attitude, with a can-do adaptive approach, ready to have a lasting impact on our local community.
On your 9 day fortnight, you could be towing an excavator one day, helping fix our roads and foot paths the next, to even being a part of the team who keeps our drainage network running! The options for cross skilling and career growth at Council are plentiful for the right candidate.
Who we are (And why you’ll love us)
At Penrith City Council, we're passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we're here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- 15 days personal leave including Health and Wellbeing leave
- Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
- Free access to all Ripples venues
- And much. much more!
Adding to our organisational benefits, you will be in a team that supports one another, with a focus on making work life enjoyable.
Safety is our priority and we value team work, sustainability and delivery high quality standards of work.
Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.
What are we looking for?
We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Plant Operator - Driver in our Civil Operations team.
You will be responsible for undertaking all duties associated with the safe operation of Council's vehicles and the transportation of staff members, equipment and materials. This role also performs general labouring duties as required.
- Minimum MR License, with a Civil background
- Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White) Card
- Current Traffic Control Card
- Ability to adapt to various work environments- No two days are the same here?
- A positive, can-do attitude is a must
- Growth mindset and open to personal and professional development
The must-know bits
You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.
Ready to make work feel less like… work?
If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (outlined in the position description) as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.
For more information, contact Ash Beckwith on 0402 095 007.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.
