Road Maintenance Truck Operator - City Council

Road Maintenance Operator

• $ 34 per hour casual rates + super
  
• Ongoing with a view to full time
  
• Roster: Mon – Fri 9:00AM – 5:00PM (Sat OT is available at times but not mandatory)
  
• Training provided
  
• Dandenong location
  

Our Client

Our client is a great place to live, work and invest, with great people for neighbours, colleagues and friends.

They are a place where people from all cultures and nations are welcomed, involved and well cared for and achievements are recognised and proudly celebrated.

As the regional capital of the south-east, they are working to build a dynamic sustainable future for the community.

The Role

Your primary purpose in this position is:

• Maintain the city by undertaking labouring duties, operating Works unit plant and equipment, and performing a range of associated tasks in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner.
  
• Supervise and/or assist in the training of other Roads & Drains team members or casual hire staff as required.
  

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

In this position, you are responsible for:

• Carry out maintenance activities relating to the Council’s Civil Infrastructure, specifically Roads and Drains.
  
• Ensure work complies with safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
  
• Perform all work to the standard specified by Council.
  
• Operate specialised plant in a safe and efficient manner.
  
• Undertake labouring duties as needed.
  
• Care for and maintain allocated plant according to Council procedures.
  
• Resolve routine problems related to assigned tasks.
  
• Maintain records and provide information as required, including using a hand-held computer.
  
• Promote a positive image of the Council through high standards of personal presentation and courteous service.
  
• Undertake training as required and provide guidance and on-the-job training for other employees.
  
• Perform Emergency Management duties as required.
  
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding ratepayers, customers, and employees.
  

To be considered for this role you should have:

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Heavy-Rigid HR Driver’s License (valid & essential)
  
• Traffic Control and Traffic Management Certificate
  
• Experience in maintaining Civil Infrastructure, with a focus on roads and drainage construction and maintenance.
  
• Ability to operate various Roads & Drains plant and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Self-Driven: Demonstrates dedication and enthusiasm while working with minimal supervision.
  
• Ability to commit to rosters with a proven track record of good attendance and punctuality.
  

To apply ensure you meet the minimum selection criteria (including licences and tickets) and inherent requirements of the role please submit you up to date resume (in Word format) to be considered.

Short listed candidates will be asked to complete our online onboarding process and may be required to attend a brief interview with our client.

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*Please note this role is not open to international candidates, only those who reside and have full work rights in Australia with no restrictions.

To be considered for this role you must provide one of the following Australian Proof of Right to Work Documents; (Australian Birth Certificate, Australian Citizen Certificate, or current Australian Passport and currently reside in Australia)

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