Street Sweeper Operator

Come and work as a vital member of our Parks and Garden’s team here at Mareeba Shire Council, located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.

The role: Are you physically fit, healthy and enjoy the great Australian outdoors? Do you like to start work early?

As a Street Sweeper Operator you will be responsible for the operation and general maintenance of Council’s Street Sweeping plant and to keep roads, carparks and paths clean across the Shire.

The Street Sweeper Operator will also assist the Parks & Garden’s team in the completion of tasks which may include landscape construction, maintaining parks, gardens and playgrounds.

What we are looking for:

You will need to be a reliable self-starter who takes pride in their work and enjoys early morning starts as this position commences work daily at 5:00 am most days You will have experience with operating a street sweeper You will have a current HR Class driver’s licence and a minimum of 2 years driving experience You will need to be able to safely operate Council plant such as tractor/slasher combinations, brush cutters and chainsaws, or the ability to quickly acquire these skills You will need to be physically fit to undertake manual handling and labouring tasks in hot and humid conditions and be able to follow safe work practices.

You will also need to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment medical assessment which includes a drug and alcohol screen.

What we can offer you:

Permanent, full-time position LGEA Level 5 – $56,000 per annum Additional Mareeba Allowance – up to $1,651 per annum and other applicable Allowances Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading Work/Life Balance – 9-day fortnight Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

Please send the following documents to [email protected]

Cover letter (no more than 300 words) Current resume Completed Employment Application form

Applications close: Midnight Thursday, 2 March 2023

For further information contact Jacob Grundling, Coordinator Parks & Open Spaces on 0499 978 663 (during business hours only).

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.