Open Application FormCouncil's Works & Infrastructure Branch has an exciting opportunity for an Aggregate Loader / Plant Operator.About the OpportunityThe position involves performing a range of duties related to the bitumen sealing team, including operating the aggregate loader truck during the bitumen season to assist with bitumen spray sealing operations.Responsibilities include applying pre-coat to bluestone sealing aggregate and loading bitumen sealing spreader trucks to the appropriate load limits.Additionally, the role supports Council's road maintenance and roadside works, ensuring the efficient, safe, and effective operation of plant and equipment.This position is part of the Works and Engineering Services team, based at the MRCC Red Cliffs Depot.What you will bringIdeally the successful applicant will have the following:Experience working within bitumen services, road maintenance teams liaising with staff and members of the public.Hold a current Heavy Combination Truck License or have the ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment at own expense.Ability to operate items of plant and equipment associated with civil construction or road maintenance works.Traffic Controllers – Statement of AttainmentHold a current Level 2 First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.Hold a current Construction Induction Card accredited by Work Safe Victoria.Hold a current Police Check or willing to obtain.Salary and ConditionsThe position is classified withinBand 3of Council's Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $67,929.40 to $71,952.12 per annum including industry allowance, maintenance allowance plus statutory superannuation.BenefitsAs an employee you will have access to benefits such as:Work a 9 Day Fortnight, providing great work life balance.Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees.Learning and Professional Development Opportunities.Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay.Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements.Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships.Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members.Active Social Clubs.Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity.We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.Applying for this positionAll applications must include:A completed Job Application Form.A resume.A covering letter.Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered.Submit your applicationBy email to: ******All emailed applications will be acknowledged.In person to: Mildura Rural City Council, 108 Madden Avenue, Mildura.By mail to:Chief Executive OfficerMildura Rural City CouncilPO Box 105MILDURA VIC 3502More informationCall Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197Email ******#J-18808-Ljbffr