Civil Field Worker (Plant)

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

Our Transport Network Operations Branch is responsible for providing high level maintenance, construction and asset management services for all road and related infrastructure assets (pavements, bridges, drainage, pathways, and street furniture). Continuous performance improvement through leadership and employee engagement is a critical focus of the group.

The primary role of the Civil Field Worker (Plant) is to operate a 13-ton smooth drum roller on Council gravel roads maintenance team and carry out a hands-on role in delivering and maintaining efficient and effective day-to-day plant and operations of civil maintenance and construction tasks.

This role requires the general operation of any of the following plant:

• Excavator up to .5 cubic metre capacity
• Front-end Loader up to 2.25cubic metre capacity
• Pneumatic Tyred Tractor with powered attachment up to 110 KW
• Powered vibrating road roller over 4 tonne
• Pneumatic tyred powered road roller over 8 tonne
• Steel wheeled powered road roller over 8 tonne
• A low loader not exceeding 43t GCM
• Any other plant allowable under the Award.

You will assist in general construction and maintenance labouring tasks associated with truck/plant operations.

You will meet obligations under the Workplace Health and Safety Act and the Environmental Protection Act. In particular you will comply with the requirement of wok procedures and practices issued by the council for the purpose of workplace health and safety and environmental protection, eliminate or report hazardous conditions and work practices that come to one’s attention and report promptly any incident that involves work related injury or illness, a near miss or damage to property or the environment, operate and maintain relevant machinery and equipment as per manufacturer’s recommendations.  High risk items of plant, machinery and equipment require blood/breath alcohol level of 0.00 and may not be operated if performance is impaired from drugs, medication or other, and properly use, maintain, and seek replacement, when necessary, of all personal protective equipment provided.

About you

As a requirement of this role, you will possess:

• 30215 Qld – General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) – Blue Card.
• Current “C” Class Driver’s Licence.
• Heavy Rigid (HR) drivers’ licence.
• Certificate III in Civil Construction or relevant experience.

You will have demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member of a high performing team and demonstrated problem solving and communication skills necessary to follow direction and work programs to complete tasks within set timeframes.

Pre-Employment Medical Required

Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:

• 9-day fortnight - to support your enjoyment of the lifestyle benefits Sunshine Coast has to offer.
• Development opportunities through corporate learning and development programs
• Generous Superannuation benefits - council will also contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• a 1-page cover letter expressing your interest and summarising your suitability for the role with reference to the Position Profile;
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028.

For specific enquiries contact John Pallet during business hours on 0427 179 488.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.