Leading Hand: Bridge & Road Maintenance Lead (9-Day Fortnight)

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council; Braidwood; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Retail discounts at 700+ retailers

Training and professional development

Job summary

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is seeking a skilled Leading Hand to join the Transport Maintenance team in Braidwood. You will carry out and coordinate bridge maintenance, concrete construction and other structural works across the Council’s transport network.

You will lead and support staff, ensuring safe, efficient work and coordinating road, drainage, timber and traffic control tasks while operating and maintaining plant and equipment. 9-day fortnight conditions apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, bridge maintenance or similar works.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, plan tasks and priorities.
• Strong communication and organisational skills; comfortable using computers and mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and coordinate bridge maintenance, concrete construction and repairs, and other structural works across Council’s transport network.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to staff undertaking construction and maintenance activities, including road, drainage, timber and traffic control works.
• Operate, maintain and service Council’s plant and equipment while ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.

Skills

Bridge maintenance

Construction

Team leadership

Communication

Planning and prioritising

Education

NSW White Card

MR Driver Licence

Traffic control qualifications

High-risk work licences ( dogging & rigging )

Job description

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is seeking a skilled Leading Hand to join the Transport Maintenance team in Braidwood. You will carry out and coordinate bridge maintenance, concrete construction and other structural works across the Council’s transport network.

You will lead and support staff, ensuring safe, efficient work and coordinating road, drainage, timber and traffic control tasks while operating and maintaining plant and equipment. 9-day fortnight conditions apply.