Civil Construction Heavy Machinery Operator - Road Works

Careers at Council; Shire of Yarra Ranges; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Yarra City Council is seeking a skilled Civil Construction Worker/Operator to join our Road Services Unit. You will operate heavy machinery and support road maintenance across the municipality, contributing to safe, high‑quality infrastructure.

Ideal applicants have experience in asphalt, concrete, and bluestone works, plus HR licence and traffic management qualifications. The permanent full‑time role offers a Band 4 salary starting from $72,735.60 to $78,273.34 plus super and fortnightly RDO.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction, including asphalt, concrete and bluestone works.
• Proficiency in operating heavy machinery (e.g., excavators, skid steers).
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and site protocols.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• HR licence and traffic management qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and repair of roads, footpaths, kerbs, channels, and drainage infrastructure
• Support concreting, asphalting, and bluestone works
• Operate heavy machinery for tasks including excavation, grading, levelling, material spreading, compaction, and site clean‑up
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and address safety hazards
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and equipment usage
• Assist with traffic management and site safety setups
• Ensure plant and equipment are secured at the end of each workday
• Inspect and maintain street signage and furniture for safety and appearance
• Perform installation, cleaning, and repair works
• Identify and program areas for ongoing maintenance
• Complete daily plant inspection sheets and activity logs
• Report asset maintenance needs, street cleansing issues, or graffiti observed during duties
• Ensure compliance with Council’s Road Management Plan response timeframe

Skills

Civil construction experience

Heavy machinery operation

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

HR licence

Traffic management qualifications

Job description

Yarra City Council is seeking a skilled Civil Construction Worker/Operator to join our Road Services Unit. You will operate heavy machinery and support road maintenance across the municipality, contributing to safe, high‑quality infrastructure.

Ideal applicants have experience in asphalt, concrete, and bluestone works, plus HR licence and traffic management qualifications. The permanent full‑time role offers a Band 4 salary starting from $72,735.60 to $78,273.34 plus super and fortnightly RDO.