Traffic Works Tradesperson

City of Gold Coast; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Fitness Passport access

Counselling sessions

Job stability

Uniform, tools and PPE provided

Safety first priority

Overtime opportunities

Clear career progression

Job summary

The City of Gold Coast is seeking a Traffic Works Tradesperson to install road and pavement line markings, signage and traffic devices as part of the City Maintenance Program.

You will audit signage and line marking, set up worksites, delegate tasks, and manage daily workflow to ensure safety and quality across the network.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent knowledge/experience.
• MR Class Drivers Licence is mandatory.
• General Construction Induction Card (White) is mandatory.
• Statement of Attainment in Traffic Management Implementation or equivalent knowledge.
• Experience installing road/line markings, signage and traffic devices.

Responsibilities

• Install signage in compliance with Austroads Standards.
• Install road and pavement line marking.
• Set up worksites to Austroads Standards.
• Delegate daily work tasks.
• Manage daily workflow effectively.

Skills

MR Class Licence

White Card

Traffic management

Road marking

Self-starter

Team player

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Job description

• $2,660.37 per fortnight excluding applicable allowances plus superannuation

About the team

The Transport Maintenance Services section plays a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the city's infrastructure, ensuring safe, functional, and sustainable public assets. Our team provides comprehensive maintenance services for meter maintenance, roads, traffic lines and signs, stormwater drainage systems, bridges, beaches, footpaths and waterways.

About the role

The Traffic Works Tradesperson is responsible for the installation of our City's road and pavement line markings, road signage and traffic devices, as well as auditing signage and line marking as part of the whole of the City Maintenance Program.

• Installation of signage in compliance with the Austroads Standards
• Installation of road and pavement line marking
• Set-up of worksite to comply with Austroads Standards
• Delegation of daily work tasks
• Effective daily workflow management

We’re looking for people who have:

• Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent relevant knowledge and experience
• MR Class Drivers Licence (Mandatory)
• General Construction Induction Card (White) (Mandatory)
• Statement of Attainment in Traffic Management Implementation or equivalent knowledge
• Experience in the installation of road and pavement markings, road signage and traffic devices
• A self-starter who manages a day-to-day workload
• A team player who positively contributes to the improvement of work processes and embraces change

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight – enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family
• A stable working environment with job security
• A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment
• Uniform, tools and PPE provided
• A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority
• Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay
• Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.