Road Maintenance Worker

City of Mandurah

Mandurah, WA
$66,965-69,456 per year
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Road Maintenance WorkerBuilt & Natural Environment | Regional WAPosition No: 044/2024
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence.
Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges?
We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.
A leading survey recently found Mandurah is one of the top 10 domestic regions Australians would choose to work from when working remotely.

Imagine a future with usThe City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. We are woven by waterways (gabi), a city with a village heart (mandjoo koort).At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.But enough about us, let’s talk about youAn exciting opportunity exists for a hardworking and self-motivated individual to join our City Maintenance, Road Maintenance team.You will be someone who is able to undertake road maintenance operations in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, and to agreed quality standards. You will also be able to support the civil maintenance team safely, and effectively direct traffic through and around designated work sites.What can you bring to the team?

Previous experience in road maintenance environment
Current unrestricted “MR” (medium rigid) class driver’s licence.
White Card – Work safe in the construction industry.
Possession of, or the ability to acquire, accreditation in Basic Worksite Traffic Management.
Possession of, or the ability to acquire, accreditation in Traffic Control.
Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable)
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans and specifications.
Be competent in the use of concrete cutters, foot stamper, plate compactor, road making plant, general construction tools and equipment.
Ability to undertake basic survey levelling and re-pegging.
Knowledge of bitumen repair techniques, methods, and quality control procedures.
Patching potholes and cracks in the road surface
Inspecting roads for signs of damage or wear and tear
Safe operation and user maintenance of plant and equipment.
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
Customer service and decision-making skills.
Verbal and written literacy and numerical skills.
As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to participate in a full pre-employment medical that includes drug and alcohol testing.

The finer detailsThis permanent full-time OSE Level 3 position has a salary of between $66,965 - $69,456 dependent on qualifications and experience. This position is located at the City’s Operations Centre, 93 Park Road, Mandurah.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability, or thinking style, and if you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at . For further information or any enquiries, please contact Keith Sanders – Coordinator City Maintenance on (08) 9550 3967. Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.Why work with us?You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart” and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.There are many advantages in working for the City, including:

A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.
Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perth by train and car.
Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City’s Enterprise Agreement.
Health & wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation centre membership.
Discounted medical insurance
Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your amazingness and take your career to the next level
A 9-day fortnight applies to this role
Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your line manager.
Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and bereavement leave.
Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this free short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
A vibrant Employee Reward & Recognition Program
Did we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporate uniform and much more!

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer

City of Mandurah

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