Civil Construction Works Operator

Yarra City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Excellent employee benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

Yarra City Council in Melbourne is seeking a Civil Construction Works Operator to join the Road Services Unit. The role involves operating heavy machinery and supporting civil construction and road maintenance across the municipality.

You will work within a safety-conscious team, complete daily plant inspection sheets and activity logs, assist with traffic management, and ensure equipment is secured at the end of each day. HR licence and traffic management qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction, including asphalt, concrete, and drainage works.
• Proficiency 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 required.

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 excavation, grading, levelling, material spreading, compaction, and site clean-up; address safety hazards; maintain records of work and equipment usage; assist with traffic management and site safety setups.

Skills

Heavy machinery

Road maintenance

Safety procedures

Teamwork

HR licence

Traffic management

Job description

Civil Construction Works Operator

Permanent Full Time

Band 4 – Starting from $72,735.60 – $78,273.34 + super + fortnightly RDO (RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only)

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

• Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Excellent employee benefits and competitive hourly rates
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

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

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)
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and site protocols
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• HR licence and traffic management qualifications

For further information see the position description or contact Sam Triantafilopoulos, Supervisor Roads Services on 0437 678074 or [e-mail].

902129- - Civil Construction Worker Operator - Infrastructure and Environment - Position Description.pdf

Applications close on Wednesday 4th November 2026, at 11:55pm.

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, 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.

At Yarra Every Job is a Climate Job! Acting on the climate emergency requires that we change the way we think, make decisions, and prioritise action. We must embed proactive climate responses in the ways we govern, live our lives, and conduct our work. Every choice we make today and into the future will have an impact; this is true for Council and the community.

Acknowledging the scale of this crisis, at Yarra we are committed to ensuring that every job is a climate job meaning that each staff member will play a key role in shaping our climate response.

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Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.