Sweeper Operator

Ventia are currently seeking a Sweeper Operator to join their Defence Base Services contract at RAAF Tindal. This role would see you working as part of our Grounds Maintenance team and see you responsible for the daily sweeping across the Defence site including the runways covering night and day shift.

The responsibilities include: 

• Performing of all required road and site sweeping duties as scheduled;
• Performing any general labouring duties that may be required;
• Ensuring road sweeping work meets the standards of management and the expectations of customers;
• The completion of site inductions and accreditation with respect to customer sites where required; and
• Performing all required start-up, wash-down end of shift and routine maintenance procedures.

In order to maintain these responsibilities, the successful applicant must:

• Have a current MR licence or higher;
• Must have minimum of 3 years truck driving experience;
• Experience driving a manual operated truck;
• Preferably possess a strong mechanical aptitude;
• Be able to work autonomously whilst maintaining a company driven focus;

Please note you must be an Australian citizen to work on a Defence site.

Ventia is one of Australasia’s largest dedicated infrastructure service providers, Ventia is a new and dynamic organisation with a rich history. Our clients are the owners and operators of major infrastructure that is critical to our communities. No one else does exactly what we do in the way we do it.  Making infrastructure work for our communities is at the heart of who we are and it’s what unites and excites us. 

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.