ABOUT US Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast.The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.ABOUT THE ROLE Position: Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic candidate with high level competence in the operation of a HC truck to join its road construction team.Reporting to the Supervisor, this position is responsible for specialist operation of a low loader to competently and efficiently transport plant, equipment and materials to support the completion of Council's road construction and maintenance work programs.The position has the opportunity to provide training and mentoring support to staff in plant operation.The position will also be responsible for relief operation of other plant items and conducting a variety of labouring duties associated with section functions, including: Concreting Signage maintenance Roadside spraying Pothole repairs General maintenance of roads Roadsides Footpaths Cycleways Kerb and guttering Drainage Bridge structures All other assets for the Engineering Works section To be successful you will bring behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.Qualifications: - Current class HC (Heavy Combination) driver licence with high level competence and relevant operational experience in a civil construction and maintenance working environment.- Demonstrated understanding and experience in road construction and maintenance duties associated with roads and roadsides.- Demonstrated good communication skills, both oral and written.- Work Safely in the Construction Industry Induction ticket (white card).The rewards: - A salary range of $61,500 to $70,500 per annum (plus 11.5% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.- 9 day fortnight working arrangement.- Council is currently trialling a range of flexible working options.Full time field staff will have the option to apply to work a compressed four day work week, subject to operational and team based requirements and approval.- An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.- An absolute focus on our peoples' safety and well being.- Learning and career development opportunities.- Generous Award workplace conditions.Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.Applications close 11.30pm on Friday 22 November 2024.Specific enquiries: Daniel Leigh | Team Leader Road Construction | 02 6686 1250 How To Apply: Please Note: Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.You must use your email address, and not one used previously by another person who has applied for a position with Council.You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document.You can then COPY and PASTE your answers from Word into the below fields.- Have your Resume document ready to go.- Fill out all questions below.- Click "Next".You will then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable).- Click "Next".Review your application to confirm everything is correct.- Click "Confirm" to submit your application.Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr