The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally
recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the
standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly
motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to
the City and its community.
Road Sweeper Operator
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Salary: $56,400 per annum ($1,084 per week)
Plus up to 14.5% superannuation (conditions apply)
9-day fortnight
Ref No: 15-013
The City is seeking an experienced person in sweeping services including gully eduction. The
ideal candidate must have a current HR driver’s licence and Construction Safety Induction Card
(White Card).
You will be required to work and assist in the development of sweeping programs, ensuring that
the City’s infrastructure assets are maintained in accordance with current best practice and
public safety requirements.
No need to address selection criteria. Further information can be obtained by calling Michael
DiBlasi, Supervisor City Streetscapes on 9400 4137.
To apply, submit your resume and a covering letter online, addressing your knowledge and
experience relevant to the role, via our employment page at www.joondalup.wa.gov.au or mail to
Human Resources at PO Box 21 Joondalup WA 6919. Applications close on Wednesday
1 April 2015.
GARRY HUNT PSM
Chief Executive Officer
Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify
POSITION DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION
1. POSITION IDENTIFICATION
Title
Business
Unit
Directorate
Reporting
to
Sweeper Operator
Operation Services
Infrastructure Services
Senior Leading Hand
Streetscapes
Level
Position no.
Date Established
– Date Updated
5
00953
27 November 2008
March 2015
2. KEY OBJECTIVES
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To work as part of a team operating plant and equipment including a road sweeper,
providing skilled assistance to Operation Services Engineering Construction and
Maintenance in accordance with daily work programs as directed by the supervisor.
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Promote a safe work environment.
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Provide positive internal and external customer service.
3. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
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City roads and pedestrian areas are cleaned and maintained on a regular basis.
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Ensure all works are undertaken in a productive and timely manner accordance with
City of Joondalup guidelines, ISO 9001, specifications, procedures and adopted
practices.
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Ensure diligence in relation to the use and user maintenance of plant and equipment
in accordance with City and manufacturer requirements and safe operating
procedures.
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Ensure that Traffic Management operations are conducted safely and in accordance
with Main Roads Code of Practice.
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Comply with OSH legislation, City protocols, procedures and other OSH related
requirements, and actively support the City safety systems.
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Customer service is delivered in accordance with the City’s Customer Service
Charter and relevant protocols and procedures.
4. KEY ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
Outcome:
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To deliver sweeper cleaning services that include:
- Sweeping of pavements throughout the City to set programs
- Provide sweeping services for works crews and other areas
- Gully educting services
- Attending to traffic accidents, fuel spills etc
Report or provide information on the condition of the City’s assets within the road
reserve.
Understand and apply quality control to sweeping operations.
Make recommendations on scheduling of road sweeper services.
Complete daily timesheets accurately.
Operate and maintain machinery and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s
instruction and safe operating procedures.
Report any defects, loss or damage to machinery to the Senior Leading Hand.
Identify and report on maintenance issues and carry out basic routine maintenance to the
road sweeper.
Provide on-the-job training to employees as required.
Perform other duties as requested within the scope of this level and in accordance with
skills, knowledge and experience.
Outcome:
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Occupational Safety and Health
Follow and comply with all Occupational Safety and Health legislation, City protocols and
procedures.
Work in a safe manner that will not endanger the safety and health of yourself, other
workers or members of the public.
Ensure that safe working conditions and practices are in place at all times by taking
personal ownership of safety.
Report unsafe practices or hazards to supervisors or safety and health representatives
immediately.
Consult and cooperate with management on matters relating to workplace safety and
health.
Outcome:
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Service Delivery
Customer Service
Provide a high level of customer service to employees, residents and ratepayers.
Liaise with other team members as required ensuring a coordinated approach to
operational activities.
5. WORK RELATED REQUIREMENTS / SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential Skills/Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications:
Skills:
 Demonstrated technical skills in operating a road sweeper.
 Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to co-operate with
employees and members of the public.
 Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
 Ability to follow instructions and use initiative where appropriate.
 Ability to complete designated work to a high standard.
 Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Knowledge of:
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Road sweeping techniques and practices including gully educting.
Sound mechanical knowledge of road sweeper equipment.
Traffic management principles.
Occupational Safety and Health requirements relevant to this role.
Experience in:
 Operating road sweepers to programs and time frames.
 The use of small plant and equipment, including a blower.
 Working within a team environment.
Qualifications/Clearances:
 Current WA ‘HR’ Class Driver’s Licence.
 Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card).
6. EXTENT OF AUTHORITY
 This position works with limited supervision within procedures and guidelines.
 This position is able to make recommendations on road sweeping operations and
areas requiring road sweeping operations and works scheduling.
 This position is responsible for quality and standard of work performed, including
productivity and safety.
 This position is responsible for the operation of specialist machinery.
 Solutions to problems generally found in precedents, guidelines or processes.
Assistance available from supervisor.
 This position requires medium level decision making on technical aspects of plant and
equipment as well as estimation of cleanliness of roads and pathways.
7. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Level of Supervision: Works under limited direction.
Internal:
 Operation Services employees
External:
 Residents and ratepayers
 Government authorities
8. POSITION DIMENSIONS
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES DIRECTLY REPORTING TO POSITION
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