Job Details
Employment type: Full time Permanent
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: Band 3 salary from $75,****** per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location: Hoppers Crossing based
About the role
The Civil Maintenance Plant Operations role is part of the Roads and Maintenance workforce responsible for the daily maintenance of Wyndham assets, including roads, road reserves and other locations, and for providing rapid response service as required.
You will be responsible for the care of plant tools and equipment and for being vigilant to the needs of the community while operating plant and equipment.
You will also report any observed road maintenance issues (e.g. potholes, missing pit lids, apply absorbent to spills) that may need reactive attention.
Role 1: Dumped Litter Crew
Primarily required to operate within the litter team to provide large scale illegal dumping removal within the municipality.
Backhoe and heavy vehicle experience is essential.
Role 2: Grading Crew
Primarily required to operate within the grading team for the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of Wyndham City Council's unsealed road network.
Grader operator experience preferred but not essential.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Operating vehicles and small plant (demolition saw, compactor, plate, etc.)
Performing daily maintenance of vehicle and plant
Providing traffic control for other crews as required
Monitoring and reporting to the Team Leader / Area Leader items of vehicular maintenance
Supporting our bylaws and management in reducing illegal dumping and deposits of material on roads (e.g. report rubbish with identification before removal to allow prosecution)
Taking pride in enhancing the appearance of the municipality
Providing a positive personal contribution to the successful operation of the Roads and Maintenance department
What You Will Bring
A current Victorian Driver's licence including Truck licence (Minimum HR)
Backhoe licence (Desirable)
Certificate Spotters Registration (Desirable)
Level 2 First Aid (Desirable)
Competency in the use of small plant
Ability to understand and work to a schedule and plans
Demonstrated understanding of OH&S including manual handling
Sound interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written including experience in a customer service environment
Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
Traffic control skills
Experience in Bituminous Pavement Maintenance
If you progress past the interview stage you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include police checks, a medical qualification verification and an Australian work rights check.
Why Join Wyndham
We are one of Australia's fastest-growing and most diverse cities.
By **** we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing precincts, building infrastructure, developing policies and delivering programmes that will ensure the City is prepared.
Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community.
It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.
Our people are our most valued asset.
We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work.
Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.
How to Apply
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.
Applications close at 11:59 PM on Sunday 12 October ****.
Contact
If you have further role-specific questions please contact Tony Harris Civil Maintenance Lead on EMAIL.
Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive and accessible.
If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries please contact our Careers team via EMAIL.
Child Safe Organisation
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors.
Additionally we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families and communities.
Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness.
We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people while providing high-quality services to all members of our community regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region with a rich and diverse history.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
To read more about Wyndham City's Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan please visit our website.
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