Mackay Regional Council is seeking experienced Labourers, based at the Paget Depot on a permanent full-time basis on a 9 day fortnight.
You will be responsible for carrying out labouring duties associated with water or sewerage assets, construction projects or maintenance activities under the supervision of a Plumber, Leading Hand and/or the Construction Supervisor. Previous experience in construction and maintenance labour is required, including working with water and sewerage distribution systems, and pipelaying.
About this opportunity:
The role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver exceptional customer service to MRC clients, both internal and external, while engaging in diverse construction and maintenance tasks for water and sewerage assets. You will operate a variety of equipment, including rigid motor vehicles up to 15 tonnes, small ride-on machinery, and light mechanical plants. Your contributions will be vital in ensuring quality standards, participating in daily toolbox talks, identifying and mitigating hazards, and managing road reserve signage installations post-training. The position also involves promptly handling client paperwork and adhering to environmental legislation to promote sustainable practices. Additionally, you will support your team with various delegated responsibilities, making this a diverse role with no two days the same.
Essential Qualifications, Experience &Skills:
- General Construction Safety White card
- QLD manual Car 'C' class open Driver's licence
- QLD Medium Rigid Truck 'MR' Class Licence or willing to obtain
- Skid Steer Ticket or willing to obtain
- Traffic Controllers Ticket & Traffic Management Implementation or willing to obtain
Why work for Mackay Regional Council?
Mackay Regional Council offers a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government, with responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employing almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with good quality education and health facilities.
Discover more about the Mackay Region https://www.discovermackay.com.au/
In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:
- Base annual salary of $ 58,041- $59,319 (level offered will be dependent on successful candidates' qualifications and experience)
- Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
- Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
- Flexible work arrangements on a 9 day fortnight roster.
- May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
- Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
- Study and assistance programs for career development.
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Active Social Clubs.
Want to know more about this role?
View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments of this vacancy.
How to apply:
Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (the eRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist).