Road Maintenance Officer

• Permanent Full-time
• $69746.76 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Assets team

Hume City Council is one of Australias fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

The Asset Department at Hume City Council are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join the Road Maintenance team.

What youll be doing:

• Maintain Councils roads and drainage infrastructure in a safe clean and structurally sound conditions.
• Ensure maintenance vehicles have all necessary equipment (hoist etc.) and materials to perform a range of maintenance works.
• Assist in the provision of road maintenance services in accordance with the Hume Road Management Plan.
• Perform preventative maintenance on Councils plant and equipment by conducting daily pre and post shift checks by carrying out and running repairs where required.
• Efficient and competent operation of plant and equipment and effective maintenance procedures.
• Achieve safety quality standards and service levels of road maintenance.
• Drive Council maintenance vehicles to 22.4 tonnes G.C.M. and tow a trailer over > 750kg when necessary. 
• Maintain vehicles and trailers e.g. check and maintain fuel oil water lights and tyres reporting any defects or malfunctions to mechanical maintenance staff and conduct minor maintenance as required. 
• Contribute to the development and monitor road drainage and roadside programs.
• To assist in the development of maintenance programs & to develop and facilitate effective reactive maintenance works procedures and responses that are in accordance with industry service levels for the maintenance activities defined in the Road Management Plan. 

The skills and experience youll bring to the role:

• A demonstrated understanding of municipal maintenance operations and practices.
• Basic awareness of relevant legislation including Road Management Act 2004.
• Knowledge of Works Programming plant & equipment selection.
• Knowledge of the maintenance procedures plant equipment and materials and the selection and use of plant and materials for road / drainage maintenance and repairs including the Road Works Signing Code of Practice.
• Good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication techniques.
• Ability to gain co-operation and communicate verbally to a broad range of people form diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Basic knowledge of WH&S processes & procedures
• Operation and maintenance of heavy mechanical plant and equipment.

Required Certifications & Qualifications: 

• Certificate III in Civil Construction/ Plant or substantial relevant experience in the field of road maintenance with lesser formal qualifications. 
• Several years of experience in the field of road maintenance or a similar maintenance environment.
•  Current drivers licence.
• Heavy rigid truck licence. 
• Certificate of competency to operate plant including grader backhoes and loaders. 
• Forklift licence 
• WH&S White/Red Card 
• Control traffic with Stop-Slow bat.
• Implement Traffic Management Plans 

Why Hume City Council

A leader in local government were committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

Were better every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

Were in it together: At Hume everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages people with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people LGBTIQA people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks Working with Children Check and a Criminal Record Check. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time