GRADER / PLANT

OPERATOR/GENERAL HAND
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Shire of Wandering
SHIRE VALUES
Adaptability - Perseverance - Accountability - Diligence
Grade Plant Operator/General Hand
POSITION TITLE
DEPARTMENT / SERVICE Works & Technical Services
AREA
Municipal Employees (Interim) Award 2011
INDUSTRIAL AWARD
Level 5/6 – Full Time
CLASSIFICATION
POSITION REPORTS TO Works Manager
(ROLE)
POSITION SUPERVISES / Nil
MANAGES (ROLES)
11/03/2021
LAST DATE PD REVIEWED
LINKS TO CORPORATE • IMPROVE OUR FINANCIAL POSITION
PLAN OBJECTIVES • IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF OUR
COMMUNITY
• RETAIN AND GROW OUR POPULATION
• PROVIDE STRONG LEADERSHIP
POSITION CERTIFICATION DATE: 11/03/2021
APPROVED BY:

BELINDA KNIGHT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.

POSITION OBJECTIVES
The Position of Grader Operator is required to operate Council’s grader as and when required and
undertake duties associated with road construction and maintenance activities for all infrastructure
civil works pertaining to roads, nature strip, footpaths, traffic and drainage through the Shire of
Wandering.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
• To conduct pre-start checks on selected Shire of Wandering vehicles prior to use
• To provide supervision and assistance on the jobsite when Works Manager is not on site as and
when required
• To carry out traffic control procedures if trained
• To locate and mark services prior to commencing work and ensure works are set out accurately
• To ensure a high level of communication and cooperativeness is maintained both inside and
outside of the work team.
• Ensure correct levels are maintained during excavation and earthworks and be aware all
unexpected services
• To ensure safe work practices are followed by both staff and contractors at all times in
accordance with Occupational Safety and Health policies and procedures
• Assist in the recovery phase of emergencies as required
• Required to carry out routine maintenance of plant, tools and equipment assigned to
employee’s control.
• Required to operate plant as licensed.
• Responsible for the quality and completion of works under the employee’s control.
• Required to make operational and other decisions relating to the employee’s own safety and
to the safety of other employees and the public.
• Required to attend training where required to renew or obtain essential tickets as per the
agreed Shire of Wandering Training Matrix
• Required to perform other duties as directed or required by the Executive Manager Technical
Services or Works Manager
CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY
• Comply with the Shire’s Code of Conduct, and approved policies and procedures
• Comply with Shire’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Avoid participation in activities that may represent a conflict of interest with the obligations
and responsibilities of your role / position
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality in dealing with sensitive issues
• Deliver effective uses of the Shire’s resources (staff, equipment and other) within the levels of
accountability
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:
• Grader and plant operation skills:
o Operator skill level medium-high with significant experience
o Multi-function equipment
o Operator machine maintenance and set up medium to high complexity
• Technical skills in plan reading including horizontal and vertical dimensions
• Sound supervisory, guidance and training skills
• Understand and applies quality control techniques
• Good working knowledge of Council organisation, operations and general procedures which
impact upon their work
• Sound knowledge of Council safety policy requirements as they relate to the job being
performed and the effect on the public
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:
• Responsible for quality and standard of work performed, including work of other employees
• Responsible for materials, tools, equipment, vehicles and plant in the employee’s use and used
by others under their supervision
• Responsible for quality control/assurance procedures, including to recognise and correct
quality deviations and/or faults
• Problems at this level are frequently of a complex or technical nature, with solutions not
necessarily related to previous direct experience and therefore require some initiative and
personal judgement. If required, guidance and assistance is usually available
• May be required to make planning, technical and operational decisions relating to the work and
safety of other employees and safety of the public
EXTENT OF AUTHORITY
• Operates under the general direction of Works Manager or Executive Manager Technical
Services and freedom to make decisions in accordance with policies and procedures
• Exercises a degree of autonomy however, freedom to act is governed by role, policy and budget
constraints
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSH) STATEMENT OF OUTCOMES
While at work all of our employees, including contractors and volunteers will be expected to:
• Comply with occupational safety and health legislation and the Shire’s OSH Policies and
Procedures
• For activities which the safety risk is significant and there is no Shire procedure, safety risk
assessments and associated safe work procedures are documented and enacted in accordance
with the OSH Risk Management Procedure
• Assist in-line supervisor with information of risks for inclusion in the risk register database; and
• Implement risk management practices in their daily activities
• Report any injury, illness, asset of financial loss, hazard and near miss incident to their
manager/supervisor as soon as they are detected in accordance with Council procedures
• Comply with safe working practices in accordance with the relevant standards and regulations
of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
• Medical including functional, drug and alcohol screening as part of selection process and
ongoing texting including audio if required during employment
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
• The Shire of Wandering will strive to achieve a healthy and safe workplace by addressing the
issue of harassment, discrimination (including Equal Employment Opportunity) and workplace
bullying
• The Shire aims to ensure harassment, discrimination and workplace bullying does not occur,
but in the event that it does, appropriate action is taken immediately. The Shire also commits
to educate employees as to the nature and effects of harassment, discrimination and workplace
bullying and to provide the necessary resources to inform them of the contents of this policy,
their rights and responsibilities
• The Shire recognises its legal obligations under the Equal Opportunity Act (1984) to actively
promote equal employment opportunity based on merit to ensure that discrimination does not
occur on the grounds of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, age, disability, religious or
political convictions
• All offers of employment within the Shire will be directed to providing equal opportunity to
prospective employees, provided their relevant experience, skills and ability meet the minimum
requirements for engagement
• All employment training opportunities within the Shire will be directed towards providing equal
opportunity to all employees based on merit and their relevant experience, skills and ability
meet the minimum requirements for the position
• All promotional policies and opportunities within the Shire will be directed towards providing
equal opportunity to all employees provided their relevant experience, skills and ability are
adequate to meet the minimum requirements and they are assessed as the most appropriate
candidate for the advertised position. In this context, as a minimum, all vacancies shall be
advertised internally within the organisation
• The equal opportunity goals of this Council are designed to provide an enjoyable, challenging,
involving and harmonious work environment for all employees, where each has the opportunity
to progress to the extent of their ability
POSITION LIAISES WITH:

ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP INTERNAL & EXTERNAL LIAISON

Contractors

Executive Leading
Hand -
Chief
Executive
Manager Gardener Officer
Technical Services

Executive
Service Grader / Plant Manager
Providers Operator General Technical
Hand Services
Works Manager

Grader / Plant Community Other

SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
3.1 SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Extensive experience operating a grader and road construction equipment
• Adequate numeracy and literacy skills to fulfil the requirements of the position good personal
presentation
• Intermediate equipment maintenance skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Sound knowledge of Council’s safety policy requirements as they relate to the job being
performed and effect on public
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements for the workplace
• Specialised hand tool skills, including chainsaws would be an advantageous
3.2 EXPERIENCE
• Demonstrated civil plant experience with Tip Trucks, Roller, Front End Loader and small
earthwork plant and equipment
• Proven experience in working in an unsupervised capacity in undertaking and completing set
tasks and requirements as directed
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team member
• General maintenance skills
3.3 QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATES AND LICENCES
• WorkCover Construction Induction Card (White/Blue Card)
• Hold a current “HR” class Motor Driver’s License.
• Traffic Controller Ticket would be advantageous
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
During normal duties, the time required to lift, carry or pull the following weight is:
Never Seldom Occasionally Often Always
23 kgs or over 
9 – 22 kgs 
Under 9 kgs 
During normal duties, the amount of time required to maintain the following activity before
changing position is:
0-30 21-50 51-90 Over 90
minutes minutes minutes minutes
Sitting at one time 
Standing at one time 
Driving at one time 
During normal duties, the time spent doing the following activities is:
Never Seldom Occasionally Often
Walking 
Walking on uneven ground 
Driving 
Reaching above shoulder height 
Reaching at shoulder height 
Reaching below shoulder height 
Bending or crouching 
Kneeling or crawling 
Working with hazardous 
substances
During the average day, the total number of hours spent in the following position or activity is:
0-2 hours 2-4 hours 4-6 hours 6-8.5 hours
Sitting at one time 
Standing at one time 
During the average day, the position may require working in the following conditions:
Yes No
Outside 
Extremes of hot or cold 
Damp or humid environment 
Noisy environment 
Dusty or unventilated environment 
Toxic fume or hazardous chemicals 
GENERAL INFORMATION
This position description is only descriptive of the type of duties to be undertaken during the period of
employment, and the employee accepts that the organisation may require the employee to carry out
any duties, which are within the employee’s skill and competence.
This position description will be reviewed annually as part of the annual performance
appraisal process.