Road Construction Plant Operator & Crew Lead

Mildura Rural City Council; Mildura; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flare Employee Benefits

Annual performance-based progression /

Study Support Program with Paid Study

Learning and Professional Development

16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 at

Bi-Annual Recognition Celebrations

Discounted Health Insurance and Gym

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mildura Rural City Council is seeking a hands-on supervisor to deliver road construction and maintenance projects from the Red Cliffs Depot. You will supervise crews, operate plant and equipment, coordinate resources and liaise with customers to ensure safe, efficient works to council standards.

The role requires a strong civil construction background, relevant licences and tickets, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Civil Construction (Plant Operations) or equivalent civil and plant operation experience.
• Current Driver Licence with Heavy Combination endorsement, with experience operating semi-trailer and tip truck and dog trailer combination.
• Certificate of competency for operation of skid steer loader and front-end loader, with experience and ability to operate a grader and compaction equipment.
• Extensive experience in road maintenance for sealed and unsealed roads including drainage and construction works and ability to survey and read plans.
• Traffic Controller ticket and ability to set out temporary traffic control signage in accordance with AS1742 part 3 - 2019.
• Construction Induction Card (Work Safe Victoria) and ability to obtain Police Check prior to employment.
• Police Check or willing to obtain prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of road construction and maintenance through supervision of work crews.
• Operate plant and equipment as required and coordinate resources.
• Liaise with customers to ensure service standards are met.
• Assist works teams and ensure safety and compliance with council requirements.
• Based at the Red Cliffs Depot and contribute to efficient project delivery.

Skills

Survey and read plans

Traffic Controller ticket

Temporary traffic control signage AS-

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction (Plant Operations)

Experience in road maintenance and associated activities

Current Heavy Combination driver licence

Certificate of competency for skid steer and front-end loader

Police Check

Working with Childrens Check

Job description

Mildura Rural City Council is seeking a hands-on supervisor to deliver road construction and maintenance projects from the Red Cliffs Depot. You will supervise crews, operate plant and equipment, coordinate resources and liaise with customers to ensure safe, efficient works to council standards.

The role requires a strong civil construction background, relevant licences and tickets, and a commitment to safety and quality.