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DISTRICT COUNCIL OF LOWER EYRE PENINSULA
JOB DESCRIPTION
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TITLE:
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE
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STREAM:
Local Government Employees Award
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LEVEL:
5 (Patrol Grader)
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DEPARTMENT :
Works – Pt. Lincoln
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POSITION OBJECTIVES:
1 To provide skilled, plant operator services to the construction and maintenance
functions of the Works Department.
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To carry out any other works as directed by the Area Supervisor.
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To provide leadership to small work teams involved in a variety of Council functions
including road construction and maintenance activities when required.
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To provide assistance with maintenance and operations at the Port Lincoln Airport.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Operate and maintain Council’s patrol grader;
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Undertake higher level grading functions including grading to levels within tolerance
on various construction projects;
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Undertake routine services and maintenance of various Council plant and equipment;
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Undertake any other duties as determined by the Area Supervisor;
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Machinery to be used and maintained correctly;
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Duties to be carried out in a safe, efficient and workman like manner with due regard
to cost efficiencies, public safety and convenience;
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The promotion of good public relations and favorable image of Council in all contacts
with the public and other authorities/organizations;
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The promotion of good working relations within the team environment and other
Council personnel;
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Day to day service and maintenance of Council’s assets.
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REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
Essential:
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Competent and efficient articulated motor grader operator;
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Competent in the procedures required to maintain, construct and re-sheet open surface
roads, including and understanding of selection and treatment of natural rubbles and
gravels;
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Competent in the procedures required to construct rural and urban sealed roads,
including requirements for compaction and level control;
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Competent in the requirements for traffic control at road works;
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Be self-motivated and have the ability to work with limited supervision and assume a
team leader role within a small work group;
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Procedures for locating other services prior to undertaking excavation work;
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Sound communication and leadership skills.
Desirable:
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Competent and efficient in the use of other Council plant and equipment;
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A sound knowledge of Council policies and procedures;
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Competent Airport Reporting Officer (if required);
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Aerodrome and Airport procedures (if required).
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Current HC Drivers License;
Current load shifting equipment operator accreditation;
Relevant Civil Construction certificate;
Work Zone Traffic Management;
OHS&W White Card
Aerodrome Reporting Officer course (if required).
Council will provide training to ensure these qualifications are gained by the successful
applicant, as required.
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ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible to the Area Supervisor.
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As an Employee:
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To take reasonable care of their own safety and that of others at work;
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To use safety devices and protective equipment correctly and in accordance with health
and safety procedures;
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To obey all instructions from their supervisors issued to protect their own personal
health and safety and that of others and not to perform any procedure or task unless
they have received appropriate training and instruction;
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To take such action as is within their competence and responsibility to report or make
such recommendation to a higher level as they deem necessary to avoid, eliminate or
minimise hazards of which they are aware in regard to working conditions or methods;
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To report any accident or injury which arises in the course of their work;
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To keep work areas in a safe condition;
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To ensure that they are not, by the consumption of alcohol or a drug, in such a state to
endanger their own safety or that of others;
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To not interfere with, remove or displace any safety guards, safety devices or protective
equipment unless it is as part of an approved maintenance or repair procedure;
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To elect Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Representatives, and
10 To support and use appropriate consultative structures.
As a Leading Worker:
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To enforce Council’s safety policies, rules and regulations;
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To develop a safe work environment by controlling, directing and monitoring work
practices by:
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Informing, instructing and training all subordinates in the safe use of all plant,
machinery, equipment, substances and materials;
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Ensuring issue and proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment;
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Ensuring all plant machinery and equipment is well maintained;
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Ensuring good housekeeping;
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Promoting safety awareness by setting a good example;
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To inform, instruct and train all volunteers and work experience persons in the safe use
of all plant, machinery, equipment, substances and materials;
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To respond to proposed changes to the workplace if such changes may affect the
health, safety and welfare of employees;
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To respond to proposed changes to health, safety and welfare practices, procedures
and policies that are to be followed at the workplace;
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To ensure safe access and egress from the workplace;
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Be aware that Council has Equal Employment Opportunities Policy and that the
employee has a responsibility to ensure that their behaviour is appropriate at all times.
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Present Occupant:
Date Appointed:
Prepared By:
Date Issued:
Supervisor:
No. of sheets:
Chief Executive Officer:……………………………
Date:……………………
Occupant:……………………………………………
Date:……………………
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