Team Member - Civil Maintenance

City of Salisbury, South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite car parking

Three additional leave days per year

Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

City of Salisbury is seeking a reliable Team Member Civil Maintenance to join our Civil Maintenance team. You will undertake a range of maintenance activities supporting the upkeep of roads, drainage, footpaths and verges, operating plant and equipment and contributing to safe, efficient service delivery.

You will work outdoors, collaboratively with team members and contractors, maintain records, and demonstrate commitment to WHS requirements.

Qualifications

• Current MR Driver's Licence or higher.
• Certificate III in Civil Construction, Civil Maintenance or equivalent.
• Experience undertaking civil, road and storm water maintenance activities.
• Competency operating civil maintenance plant and equipment.
• Work Zone Traffic Management Certification.
• Knowledge of road maintenance techniques.
• Ability to operate plant and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety requirements.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking general civil maintenance works including road, drainage, storm water, footpath and verge maintenance.
• Operating plant and equipment safely and effectively, including skid steers, backhoes, excavators, rollers, crane and other machinery where licensed.
• Driving Council vehicles and equipment associated with maintenance activities.
• Completing maintenance works in accordance with service standards and safe work practices.
• Assisting with earthmoving and other civil maintenance activities as required.
• Erecting temporary traffic management signage per standards.
• Identifying and reporting defects in Council infrastructure.
• Maintaining equipment in a clean, safe and serviceable condition.
• Working collaboratively with team members, contractors and other Council departments.
• Maintaining accurate records of work undertaken, materials used and equipment operated.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and safe work practices.

Skills

MR Driver's Licence

HR Driver's Licence

Safe work practices

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Work records

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Civil Maintenance qualification

Tools

Civil maintenance plant

Excavators

Backhoes

Skid steers

Road and drainage maintenance equipment

Job description

The City of Salisbury is the most progressive council in South Australia, driving growth, jobs, housing and opportunity in the north. With a workforce of over 400 people, we offer the chance to collaborate with teams across the organisation to deliver meaningful, community-focused projects.

The City Infrastructure Department delivers asset management, capital works, and maintenance programs, as well as oversees lease management for local community and sporting clubs, and security and civil compliance functions.

Join us and see the positive impact of your work can make.

About The Role

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Team Member Civil Maintenance to join our Civil Maintenance team.

Reporting to the Coordinator Civil Maintenance, you will undertake a range of civil maintenance activities that support the upkeep of Council roads, drainage systems, footpaths, verges and other civil infrastructure. This hands‑on role involves operating plant and equipment, completing maintenance works and contributing to safe and efficient service delivery across the city.

Working as part of a team, you will help ensure Council assets are maintained to a high standard while contributing to a safe, productive and customer‑focused work environment.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Undertaking general civil maintenance works including road, drainage specifically storm water, footpath and verge maintenance.
• Operating plant and equipment safely and effectively, including skid steers, backhoes, excavators, rollers, crane and other machinery where appropriately licensed and trained.
• Driving Council vehicles and equipment associated with maintenance activities.
• Completing maintenance works in accordance with service standards and safe work practices.
• Assisting with earthmoving and other civil maintenance activities as required.
• Erecting temporary traffic management signage in accordance with relevant standards.
• Identifying and reporting defects in Council infrastructure.
• Maintaining equipment in a clean, safe and serviceable condition.
• Working collaboratively with team members, contractors and other Council departments.
• Maintaining accurate records of work undertaken, materials used and equipment operated.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and safe work practices.

About You

You are a safety‑focused and dependable team member who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining community infrastructure.

You bring practical experience in civil maintenance and can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. You are committed to delivering quality work, following safe work practices and supporting positive team outcomes.

You will also have

• Current MR Driver's Licence or higher.
• Certificate III in Civil Construction, Civil Maintenance or equivalent.
• Experience undertaking civil, road and storm water maintenance activities.
• Competency operating civil maintenance plant and equipment.
• Work Zone Traffic Management Certificate.
• Knowledge of road maintenance techniques.
• Ability to operate plant and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety requirements.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain work records.
• Customer service experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Current HR Driver's Licence. (Desirable)
• Demonstrated experience operating a range of civil maintenance machinery and equipment.

What We Offer

• State‑of‑the‑art Operations Centre is 25 minutes from the CBD with excellent rail and road connections.
• Modern and positive work environments.
• Free onsite car parking.
• Three additional leave days per year.
• PPE, tools and uniforms provided.
• Annual pay rises.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including skin checks, health assessments, flu vaccinations and an employee assistance program.
• Professional development opportunities.

Read the [Position Description].

A pre‑employment functional medical, inclusive of drug and alcohol testing, is a requirement of the recruitment and selection process.

People who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and of diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact us

All enquiries can be made to [e-mail]