Municipal Labourer (Yarrawonga)

Introduction:
ABOUT US

Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations.

We are a team of diverse individuals who enjoy many lifestyle benefits of working for Moira Shire Council.

Some of these benefits include:

• A family-friendly workplace that lives by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty, and Teamwork
• Access to annual flu shots.
• Annual skin checks.
• Opportunity to salary package.
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements.
• Out of hours Social Club.
• Corporate gym membership prices,
• Access Employee Assistance Program.
• Can and soft-plastic collection.
• The ability to make a tangible difference to your community.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary carer.
• So much more... FULL LIST HERE

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Description:
Key Responsibilities and Functions

• Carry out road maintenance / construction duties as required.
• Maintenance of parks and gardens, recreation reserves, town streetscapes and roadsides.
• Public convenience maintenance and cleaning e.g. toilets, barbeques.
• Operate suction street sweeper large & compact.
• Operate garbage compactor.
• Repairs to footpath and kerb & channel, including removal and replacement of small lots.
• Concrete grinding.
• Cleaning and repairs to urban and rural drainage system, including pits.
• Other roadway/street maintenance and/or cleaning as required.
• Participate in Councils after hours’ call out phone and standby system.
• The maintenance of strict confidentiality in any matter, which may affect Council’s ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and/or contractors.
• Other duties as may be directed from time to time.

Plant and Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Operation of assigned Plant and Equipment relevant to the task and skill level.
• Ensure that daily routine maintenance on assigned plant and equipment is carried out; record and report any faults.
• Ensure that all assigned plant and equipment is returned to a depot, or otherwise securely stored at end of shift.
• Undertake minor repairs to assigned plant and equipment.
• Report daily, any observed damage to Council assets.

Occupational Health & Safety

• Ensure all works are carried out within relevant OH&S guidelines.
• Participate in knowledge/ skills developmental training, or OH&S training as directed.
• Installation of warning signs, safety lights and barricades at work sites.
• Accurately record daily work activities for reporting to Team Leader/Leading Hand
• Erection and maintenance of traffic control devices, street signs and guideposts etc,

To discuss this position please contact Stuart Hall, Coordinator Parks on: careers@moira.vic.gov.au or 0358 719 222

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Skills and Experiences:
Key Selection Criteria

Essential qualifications and experience

• Driver’s license (medium rigid)
• Experience in parks and gardens maintenance
• Ability to perform various tasks involving heavy lifting, climbing into high cabins of plant, climbing to secure loads, etc.
• Construction Induction Card
• First Aid

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Heavy Rigid License
• Trade qualification in Horticulture/Landscaping or related field.
• CPR Certificate
• Traffic Controller
• Chemical Handlers
• Spotters Ticket
• Chainsaw, Polesaw & Tree Felling
• Load & Unload Goods/Cargo
• Skidsteer
• Backhoe loader
• Communication skills including radio procedures