Schedule 2 - Position Description
Position Concrete Labourer/Plant Operator
Position Number: 7030
Directorate: Operations -Civil Construction & Maintenance
Team: Concrete
Position Status: Full Time
Classification: Queensland Local Government Industry Award (Stream B) Level 3-4
Reports to: Concrete Supervisor
Accountable for: NA
Located: Longreach
Revised: February 2025
Our Vision
Connecting Council and Community
Our Mission
Delivering Excellent Services
Our Values
1. A Safe and Healthy Work Environment
2. Inclusiveness and Respect
3. Consistency and Fairness
4. Teamwork and Staff Development
5. Performance and Value for Money
6. Leadership and Collaboration
7. Sustainability
8. Forward-looking
Position Objective
The primary objective of this position is to be responsible for undertaking manual handling and labouring duties
within the concrete team on road and drain construction projects, including tasks such as signage installation,
surface preparation, and levelling. The role will also support formwork setup, concrete placement, finishing, and
curing in accordance with Main Roads standards. The Concrete Labourer will work as part of a team to ensure
timely delivery of works, adhere to safety and environmental procedures, and contribute to the maintenance of
plant, tools, and equipment. A strong focus on teamwork, physical fitness, and the ability to work in a high-paced
outdoor environment is essential
Position Responsibilities
Functionalities Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the construction/repair of concrete structures, driveways, slabs and
- Carry out barricading, signage and exclusion zone placement as required
- Perform manual handling tasks such as lifting, digging, raking, sweeping and
- Safe and correct operation of powered tools, ensuring any faulty or damaged
equipment is reported.
Plant Operation • Prior to the commencement of each day’s work, carry out basic routine
- Perform Safe and correct operation of plant and vehicles associated with
- Carry out minor repairs to plant and equipment in line with Council’s procedure
and policies.
Other • Other such relevant duties as required from time to time which would
generally fall within the scope of this position as directed by your accountable
supervisor or the Manager of Operations.
- Carry out all duties in line with Council’s Workplace Health and Safety
Key Relationships
Internal
Accountable to: Concrete Supervisor (or relevant
supervisor as directed)
The incumbent has a respectful working relationship
with the Concrete Supervisor and is responsive to
their requests providing timely advice and support.
Works With: Concrete Team The incumbent has a collaborative and inclusive
working relationship with team members.
Position Requirements
Skills
• Ability to carry out machine operation, daily servicing checks and basic maintenance as per operators
- Ability to operate a range of hand tools associated with maintenance and construction works.
- Developed communication skills with the ability to deal with all levels of staff, management and businesses.
- Manual dexterity and the ability to lift heavy weights in compliance with Council’s WH&S policies and
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to Council’s core values through personal action.
- Able to gain respect and create good working relationships across all levels of Council.
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to high quality work.
- Able to take initiative in improving processes to make them more efficient and effective.
- Ability to effectively manage time and work with minimal supervision.
Knowledge
• Understanding of how to maintain a safe working environment.
- Basic knowledge in road and concrete works
- Some knowledge of road regulatory and advisory signage.
Mandatory Experience/Qualifications
• Current Class ‘MR’ Drivers Licence.
- Demonstrate competence/experience in construction/maintenance laboring duties in various aspects of civil
- Construction Industry White Card
- Proven ability to operate a range of plant and hand tools associated with construction works.
- Be physically capable of performing heavy manual duties
- Conduct Skid Steer Operations
- Conduct Excavator Operations
Desirable Experience/Qualifications
• Current First Aid Certificate
- Certificate 3 in Civil Construction
Workplace Health and Safety Obligations
All employees have a legal obligation to comply with regulatory requirements and LRC– SMS (Longreach Regional
Council’s - Safety Management System) incorporating WH&S policies, procedures and work instructions. These
are introduced to ensure the health and safety of employees, contractors, visitors, volunteers, the public and the
environment and remain compliant with Industry Benchmark Standards.
Employees of Longreach Regional Council have the following responsibilities for health and safety at work.
- Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and ensure that their actions do not adversely
- Comply with and follow all reasonable instructions for work health and safety (WHS) and cooperate
- To not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse any substance or thing provided in the
- Use Longreach Regional Council’s WHS risk management approach, participate in risk
risks.
- Ensure safe work practices including operating and maintaining all machinery, equipment and plant
- Report any worn out or defective tools or equipment or problems with tools and equipment.
- Comply with Council’s induction and training requirements.
- Participate in meetings, training, consultation and other WHS activities such as inspections, incident
- Use, maintain and store personal protective equipment (PPE) in the appropriate manner.
- Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures for their work area and comply with
- Report all problems with undertaking work, including concerns or signs of injury, discomfort, or ill
- Report any unsafe situation, workplace hazard, injury, incident, or near-miss to their manager or
- STOP WORK if it not safe to continue and report concerns to their manager or supervisor.
- Assist in maintaining a high level of housekeeping, cleanliness, and tidiness.
- Undertake tasks as required to enable continuous improvement for WHS management.
