Town Maintenance Handyperson / Plant Operator - Central

About Us :

Yarriambiack Shire Council has a population of 6,645 people and covers an area of 7,158sq km. Yarriambiack Shire Council stretches from the Wimmera River just north of the Grampians in the south, to the centre of the Mallee in the north. The Yarriambiack Creek is the main natural feature traversing the Shire. The area is also linked by road and rail systems that run in a north-south direction. The area has an almost ideal climate with a short winter and delightful autumn and spring. Warracknabeal is the major service centre in the region and provides a wide range of services. It is complemented by Hopetoun in the north and Minyip, Murtoa and Rupanyup in the south, with another 13 small towns spread throughout the Municipality.

Council offers an abundance of services to the region such as maternal and child health, enhanced maternal child health, library services, tourism and area promotion, parks and gardens, kindergarten services, housing support, environmental health services, food inspections, immunisation, planning and building services, waste services, law, order and public safety, public recreation spaces including swimming pools and sporting stadiums, emergency management, roads, footpaths, bridges, buildings, aerodromes, public halls and saleyards.

Council is also engages technical specialists to provide effective governance, accounting and finance, customer service, administration, engineering and asset management and information management services.

About You :

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Car Licence Heavy Vehicle Licence.

Desirable:

• Licence endorsed to heavy truck standard.
• Relevant experience on various types of plant.
• Previous experience working with concrete.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Current HR truck licence (Preferable)

• Experience in operating heavy plant and basic plant

maintenance

• Experience in town maintenance activities

• Familiar with OH&S practices in the workplace

• Good communication skills written and verbal

• Able to work as part of a team as well as alone when required

Position Summary :

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Town Maintenance Handyperson / Plant Operator will efficiently and effectively assist with the performance of Council’s maintenance and construction program.

Key Requirements :

ACCOUNTABILITY AND EXTENT OF AUTHORITY:

• Accountable for the competent, reliable and safe performance of duties to required standards.

JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING:

• Use personal judgement relating to manner, method and extent of work undertaken on site and to timing of works.

SPECIALIST SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to work under routine supervision and as part of a two-man patrol team or to work efficiently as an individual.

MANAGEMENT SKILLS:

• Manage time to achieve required tasks.
• Provide on the job training and guidance.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate and work with fellow employees, staff and the general public.

Job Responsibility :

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Minor Construction and Maintenance Works

The employee at times will form part of a team undertaking concrete works including footpaths and kerbing as well as laying of pavers.

Town Maintenance

• maintain parks
• footpaths
• urban precincts
• drains
• garden areas
• clean kerb and channel
• empty bins
• spray weeds
• maintain public toilets or other public buildings and facilities
• The facilities need to be kept clean and tidy and in good repair
• The employee will be required to maintain to show initiative and identity and undertake works throughout the township which will improve the amenity of the area.

General

• Assist with the routine periodic checks on various items of plant as required, identify malfunctions and report these to plant mechanic providing assistance where necessary.
• Carry out other duties within the limits of the employee’s skills and licences as directed by the Supervisor.
• Undertake works associated with Capital Works Program including concrete works, paving projects, replacement of small sections of kerbing and installation of concrete pedestrian crossovers, utilising designated truck and loader as required.
• Carry out maintenance on Councils buildings within the municipality as directed.
• Ensure duties are carried out with the greatest safety, convenience and well being of self, other staff and the public.
• Ensure personal use of high visibility jacket if working on a road reserve.
• Record plant and time usage.

Standard and Higher Duties

• Shall be expected to perform higher duties where directed, where absences and periods of leave create temporary vacancies within the Works Crew. Higher duties will be remunerated in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement.
• Tractor or truck driving may also be required from time to time. (Individual duties may be attained by reviewing the job specific position description). Direct supervision would normally be supplied in this case.

RISK AND OHS MANAGEMENT / STAFF AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following authorities and responsibilities are assigned to the levels of management and staff as shown and are based on those in the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004.

Employees - Occupational Health and Safety

• Comply with all Risk and OHS Management procedures and requirements.
• Work safely and not place at risk the health and safety of other employees, contractors, volunteers or the general public.
• Visually monitor and report risk and safety management issues to your relevant Supervisor or Manager. Assist your Supervisor or Manager to rectify risk and safety issues to make the workplace/worksite safe.
• Ensure asset related damage, hazards or potential hazards are reported to your manager, supervisor or OHS representative.
• Encourage other employees to consider safety factors within the working environment.
• Attend Risk and OHS compliance training as directed.
• Be an active member of your OHS designated working group. Show commitment to risk and safety through participation in formal and informal discussions/ meetings on risk and OHS issues.
• Cooperate with your employer and fellow employees with respect to any action taken by the employer to comply with the OHS Act.
• Attend safety meetings, tool box meetings and safety training as directed by your Supervisor or Manager.

Council Assets Responsibilities

Take reasonable care of any council property or assets that you may use, have access to, or have overall responsibility for. Record and report to your Supervisor/Manager, any damage or potential for damage, to property or assets that you may use, have access to, or overall responsibility for. This may include risks such as accidental fire, arson, storm, flood or security.

ORGANISATION ENVIRONMENT:

Reports to: Supervisor Central, Southern and Northern Works as nominated in your employment contract.

KEY COMMUNICATIONS:

Internal: All staff.

External: Members of Public / Community and Contractors.

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• At all times, behave in a manner consistent with Council’s Code of Conduct and human resource policies and guidelines (including Bullying / Equal Opportunity / Discrimination / Sexual Harassment policy).
• Ensure compliance to relevant OHS regulatory requirements and implement, promote and maintain Council’s OHS and Return to Work policies, procedures, training programs and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance to relevant regulatory or legislative requirements; including but not limited to Information Privacy and Freedom of Information.

CHILD SAFE STANDARDS:

Yarriambiack Shire Council is committed to creating a child safe and child friendly environment where children and young people are respected, valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

All staff must adhere to Council’s Child Safe Policy and procedures and ensure that any reasonable suspicion of abuse to children or young people is reported.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Yarriambiack Shire Council offers a work environment free from discrimination, sexual or other harassment, victimisation, vilification and bullying. Employees are expected to contribute to the maintenance of such a work environment.

PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY:

Employees must respect and protect the privacy and confidentiality of information gained or accessed during the course of their employment. Employees are required to comply with the Information Privacy Act, the Health Records Act and Council’s Confidentiality policies.

Both during and after employment with Council, employees must not:

• Communicate confidential or private information to third parties.
• Make use of any information gained through employment at the Shire for any purpose other than the discharge of official duties.

PERSONAL HEALTH INFORMATION:

Personal and Health Information collected by Council is used for recruitment and if the applicant is successful will be used for Human Resources. The Personal and Health Information will be used solely by Council for this purpose and/or directly related purposes. Council may disclose this information to other organisations if required by legislation. The applicant understands that the Personal and Health Information provided is for the above purpose and that he or she may apply to Council for access to and/or amendment of the information after finalisation of the appeals process. Information relating to unsuccessful applicants may be destroyed by Council after 12 months from this time. Requests for access and/or correction should be made to Council’s Privacy Officer.

RECORD KEEPING:

Record keeping responsibilities for all staff members:

• Creating and capturing full and accurate records of Council business.
• Adhering to Council’s Records Management Policies and Procedures.

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW:

Every staff member is required to actively participate in the annual performance review/appraisal process with his or her supervisor.

VARIATIONS TO CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This position description is subject to change from time to time as Yarriambiack Shire Council’s organisation may be developed or restructured. Any such reorganisation of duties shall be the subject of discussion with the position incumbent.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• As part of Yarriambiack Shire Council’s recruitment and selection process, a Pre-employment medical assessment, satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children’s Check (Vic) is required for this position.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Car Licence Heavy Vehicle Licence.

Desirable:

• Licence endorsed to heavy truck standard.
• Relevant experience on various types of plant.
• Previous experience working with concrete.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Current HR truck licence (Preferable)

• Experience in operating heavy plant and basic plant

maintenance

• Experience in town maintenance activities

• Familiar with OH&S practices in the workplace

• Good communication skills written and verbal

• Able to work as part of a team as well as alone when required

Job Functions :

Local

Job Benefits :

• Fortnightly RDOs

• 4 weeks annual leave

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• 13 days of sick leave annually

• 13 weeks of long service leaves after 10 years of continuous service

Selling Point :

• Opportunity to work in a friendly team at Yarriambiack Shire Council. 

• Excellent plant and equipment 

• Sensible working hours 

• Flexible work arrangements 

• Competitive pay rates 

•Job stability 

• Training & Development Opportunities 

•Community Impact

 •Yarriambiack Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and looks for diversity in qualified candidates for employment