Senior Plant Operator Civil

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Together, we're working to build a vibrant and sustainable regional city... and we would love for you to join us.

In the heart of the Goldfields, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a modern and thriving city that embodies the true spirit of a regional community. Located approximately 600 kilometers east of Perth, more than 30,000 people call the city home and enjoy the amenities and facilities of a metropolitan city, with the lifestyle benefits that come from living in a place where nature and adventure are on your doorstep.

With new leadership, dedicated staff and a supportive Council, the City is working towards the vision of being a sustainable regional city of the future.

We are dedicated to working together to achieve the best possible outcomes and are guided by our intention to:

• Be a clean and green city
• Be a place people call home
• Have facilities and services for everyone
• Encourage and support economic development and diversification
• Be a quality employer.

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Senior Officer Civil Maintenance to assist in the construction and maintenance of footpaths, shared use paths, kerbing, minor concrete installations and verges within the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Duties

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure all WHS obligations are met as per the City’s policies and procedures and complete Take 5’s and pre-starts daily.
• Meet work schedule/ attendance expectations for the position and maintains a professional image at all times.
• Advise immediate supervisor by text message and/or telephone call of all absences and expected duration before scheduled start of shift.
• Maintain vehicles, plant, machinery and equipment in a clean, presentable and serviceable manner.
• Complete all task documentation fully and accurately.
• Complete assigned work tasks in a thorough, accurate and timely manner that achieves expected outcomes to all required standards.
• Completes timecards or leave applications on a daily basis.

Who we are Looking for:

To be considered for this position, you will need:

• Experience in a similar position in civil construction and maintenance.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Previous experience in operation of maintenance and construction plant and equipment.
• Competent and currently qualified to operate maintenance and construction plant and equipment.
• Holder of a Traffic Management qualification or be willing to obtain.
• Current satisfactory National Police Clearance.
• Current WA “HC” class driver’s licence (Manual) or be willing to obtain. Minimum “HR” class driver’s licence essential.

Values

SUPPORT - We will support each and every team member to work together, build relationships and deliver greater outcomes for our organisation and community.

RESPECT- We will treat our team members and our community with mutual respect and understanding.

FUN - We will promote and value work-life balance and create an environment that is rewarding and fulfilling.

RECOGNISE - We recognise and acknowledge all individuals and cultures and value their contributions to our organisation and the community that we serve.

CONNECT- We will work as one organisation that communicates openly, and actively connects with our teams, community and stakeholders.

Benefits

We provide employees with generous employment conditions/benefits, including:
 

• Salary sacrificing
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• A host of health and well-being initiatives, including the Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Superannuation contributions with the City matching up to 3% voluntary additional contributions
• Training and development opportunities
• Free Parking
• Subsidised gym/leisure centre membership (at the nearby Goldfields Oasis)
• $300 annual reimbursement for attendance at, or use of, City owned facilities
• Rebated childcare offered
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, meaning all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to the opportunities available.