Maintenance Officer - Road Maintenance

Chandler Macleod; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking a Maintenance Officer for a road maintenance team in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The role focuses on keeping roads, roadside facilities, and bridges safe and well-maintained, with occasional after-hours work and a short-term engagement of about 8–12 weeks.

The ideal candidate will have road maintenance knowledge, the ability to operate minor plant and equipment, and a willingness to work as part of a team dedicated to community service.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Road/roadside maintenance experience

Labouring and equipment operation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Certificate II in Civil Construction

Tools

Spray truck

Concrete mixer

Concrete saw

Air compressor

Mowers

Power tools

Job description

Do you enjoy hands-on, outdoor work that makes a real difference to your local community? We are looking for a reliable, safety-focused Maintenance Officer to join a road maintenance team in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.

About the Role

You 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

What You Will Bring

• 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

Highly Regarded

• 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 devicesCurrent Hepatitis A and B immunisation, or willingness to take part in an immunisation program

Ready to build a rewarding career while looking after your community?