About the RoleYou will help keep local roads, roadsides, footpaths, cycleways, drainage and bridge structures safe and in good condition, while delivering great service to the community. Occasional work outside normal working hours is required.
What You Will Do
- Assist with roadside spraying and the maintenance of roads, roadsides, footpaths, cycleways, kerb and guttering, drainage and bridge structures
- Carry out labouring tasks such as repairing potholes and road edges, and installing and maintaining pipes, culverts, drains, signs and guide posts
- Perform pipe laying, concreting, spray truck and sign installation duties
- Safely operate plant and equipment, including a spray truck, concrete mixer, concrete saw, air compressor, mowers and power tools
- Support traffic control and follow safe work procedures at every worksite
- Provide friendly, professional service to members of the public and colleagues
- Contribute to a positive team culture and to continuous improvement
- Start Time/hour of work:
6.30am to 3.40pm, 9 day fortnight | Commencement date ASAP
Anticipated engagement period:
Approx.8-12 weeks
- Understanding of, or experience in, general road and roadside maintenance, including concreting and finishing, pipe laying and sign installation
- Experience performing a range of physical labouring duties and operating minor plant and equipment
- Class C driver licence with the ability to operate a manual transmission
- Good oral and written communication skills
- A positive, respectful and energetic approach to teamwork
- Certificate II in Civil Construction
- Class LR/MR/HR driver licence
- Chemical Spray, Chainsaw Level 1, Traffic Controller, Implement Traffic Control Plans, Confined Spaces and Working Near Overhead Powerlines tickets
- Experience operating a range of construction plant
- Digital literacy with tablets and mobile devices
- Current Hepatitis A and B immunisation, or willingness to take part in an immunisation program
