Team Member - Roads Construction & Maintenance

Fraser Coast Region; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Coast Region in Hervey Bay is seeking a hands-on maintenance operator to perform day-to-day road and drainage upkeep across Hervey Bay and surrounding areas. You will operate Council plant, respond to urgent works, and ensure safety in all tasks.

Responsibilities include pothole repairs, pavement and shoulder maintenance, drainage works and bitumen patching, plus supporting traffic control per approved schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience in outdoor operations, construction or maintenance.
• Current MR licence is required.
• Willingness to work across Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Tiaro and Oakhurst.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day road and drainage maintenance.
• Deliver pothole repairs, pavement and shoulder maintenance, drainage works and bitumen patching.
• Assist with traffic control in accordance with schemes and safety requirements.
• Provide courteous, professional customer service in the field and escalate issues when needed.

Skills

Outdoor operations experience

Traffic control

Customer service

Job description

You’ll carry out day‑to‑day road and drainage maintenance, respond to urgent work when needed, and operate Council plant, vehicles and tools safely.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver road construction and maintenance works—including pothole repairs, pavement and shoulder maintenance, drainage works and bitumen patching.
• Assist with traffic control implementation in accordance with approved traffic schemes and safety requirements.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service in the field, escalating issues through the Team Leader when required.

What you need

• Prior experience in outdoor operations, construction, maintenance, or a similar field.
• Current MR licence and willingness to work locations across Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Tiaro and Oakhurst.
• If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.