Paid Training: Civil Construction Plant Ops Apprentice

SMGT; Mildura; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SMGT, in partnership with Mildura Rural City Council, offers a Civil Construction apprenticeship to train on the job and at trade school with a clear pathway to a Certificate III Civil Construction (Plant Operations). The program emphasizes safety, hands-on learning, and progression to a permanent full-time position on successful completion.

The Trainee will gain experience in roadworks, drainage, footpaths and related infrastructure across the municipality, with a nine-day fortnight and

Qualifications

• Applicants must have held a Victorian P1 car licence for 12 months or interstate equivalent and be willing to obtain a heavy rigid truck licence.
• Genuine interest in civil works and mechanically minded.
• Ability and commitment to undertake and complete all aspects of training associated with traineeship.
• Ability to attend trade school, and/or accredited training provider within designated hours.
• Availability and willingness to undertake shift work or additional hours as required.
• Demonstrated ability to follow direction and show initiative.
• Basic knowledge of civil construction, plant and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of OH&S practices and principles associated with Works and Infrastructure.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or willing to obtain one prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking training both on the job and at trade school within the Works and Infrastructure field to obtain Certificate III Civil Construction (Plant Operations) Qualification.
• Providing quality construction and maintenance to sealed/unsealed road network, drainage, footpaths, kerb and channel and associated infrastructure throughout the municipality in accordance with adopted practices, procedures and standards.

Skills

Genuine interest in civil works

Mechanically minded

Team player

Willing to learn and training

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Job description

SMGT, in partnership with Mildura Rural City Council, offers a Civil Construction apprenticeship to train on the job and at trade school with a clear pathway to a Certificate III Civil Construction (Plant Operations). The program emphasizes safety, hands-on learning, and progression to a permanent full-time position on successful completion.

The Trainee will gain experience in roadworks, drainage, footpaths and related infrastructure across the municipality, with a nine-day fortnight and