Civil Construction Worker/Operator

Careers at Council; Shire of Yarra Ranges; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Health & wellbeing

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Yarra City Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Civil Construction Worker/Operator to join our Road Services Unit. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the condition and appearance of Council’s assets and infrastructure across the municipality.

You will be responsible for operating heavy machinery and supporting a wide range of civil construction and road maintenance activities. This role requires a strong understanding of road maintenance procedures and a commitment to safety,

Qualifications

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

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
• Complete data entry and manage work schedules and job allocations.

Skills

Civil construction experience

Heavy machinery operation

Work scheduling

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

HR licence (preferred)

Tools

Excavators

Skid steers

Traffic management qualifications

Job description

Civil Construction Worker Operator
Infrastructure & Environment
Permanent Full-Time
Band 4 – $72,735.60 ($39.96 per hour) + Super + Fortnightly RDO (9-day fortnight) RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only)

• Supportive and friendly team environment that values growth and development
• Award-winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative setting

About the Role
Yarra City Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Civil Construction Worker/Operator to join our Road Services Unit. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the condition and appearance of Council’s assets and infrastructure across the municipality.
You will be responsible for operating heavy machinery and supporting a wide range of civil construction and road maintenance activities. The role requires a strong understanding of road maintenance procedures and a commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities
Civil Construction and Road Maintenance:

• 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

Signage and Street Furniture Maintenance:

• Inspect and maintain street signage and furniture for safety and appearance
• Perform installation, cleaning, and repair works
• Identify and program areas for ongoing maintenance

Operational Duties:

• 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
• Complete data entry and manage work schedules and job allocations.

What We’re Looking For

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

Yarra City Council is a progressive and inclusive organisation that values diversity and invests in the development of its people. Join us in making a meaningful impact on our community’s infrastructure.
For further information see the position description or contact Francesco Coiro, Supervisor Roads Serviceson0497 339 ***or ***************@yarracity.vic.gov.au.
902129- - Civil Construction Worker Operator - Infrastructure and Environment - Position Description.pdf
Applications close on Sunday 4 October 2026, at 11:55pm.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

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