POSITION DESCRIPTION

Labourer/Plant Operator
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: Infrastructure Services Operations Manager
LOCATION: Council Depot, Mary Street, Georgetown Qld
DATE PREPARED: January 2024
PREPARED BY: Human Resources
This Statement represents an accurate description of the role of the Labourer/Plant Operator
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Signed Position Incumbent:

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have or be able to demonstrate a background in
General Labouring. The position requires a good general knowledge of the regulations pertaining to

Civil Construction, Maintenance & Local Government.

• Current Drivers Licence (Class C or MC)
• RII Plant Operator tickets (if held)
• A team player who effectively communicates with customers and staff alike;
• Completion of Secondary School minimum Year 10;
• Construction Industry White Card.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ROLE

The purpose of this role is to assist the Infrastructure Services Operations Manager and other Council
employees to ensure the range of tasks requested are completed to a standard to achieve efficiency,
effectiveness and community satisfaction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Labourer/Plant Operator

The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

• General road construction and maintenance work including traffic control.
• General road drainage and concrete works.
• General bitumen surfacing works.
• Implement and enforce measures to provide a safe and healthy work place for staff,

contractors, suppliers and community contacts that work within Council’s parameters.

• Carry out jobs in safe manner using all safety parameters.
• Report any hazards or risks, either on the job site or with plant to relevant Supervisor.
• Wear PPE in accordance with OH&S requirements.
• Contribute to the development of safe working procedures and practices.
• All other duties as directed by Supervisor / Director Engineering Services and Chief Executive

officer..
Undertake any other duties and special projects as required, as are reasonably within the limits of the
employee’s skills, competence and training.

Working with staff:

• Work co-operatively with staff and provide clear communication with team members.
• Maintain a positive and flexible approach to change
• Be punctual and attend staff meetings as directed by the Infrastructure Services Operations

Manager

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Maintain confidentiality at all times regarding matters within the service
• Work in accordance to the Council’s Policy and Procedure at all time.
• Attend training and professional development and contribute to social and community activities.
• Employee to dress appropriately in accordance with the Etheridge Shire Council Uniform Policy.