Full time
Fortnightly RDO
Ongoing
Band 3, $61,121 pa + Super + Allowances
Closing date: 12pm on Monday 29 July 2024
Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.
Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.
The role
Working from Councils Castlemaine depot, the key responsibilities undertaken by the Road Worker – Sealed Roads include:
- Safe and efficient operation of a range of plant associated with sealed roads maintenance and construction activities.
- Proven experience in different seal applications and maintenance practices associated with sealed roads.
- Maintaining quality standards, and obtaining good quality outcomes for the works being performed
- Undertaking a daily vehicle safety check prior to each day’s work
Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this role you will have:
- relevant experience and qualifications
- ability to use heavy equipment
- be able to work effectively and safely as part of a team whilst following instructions
Benefits
- Annual salary increases
- Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
- Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities
Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Braden Thompson, Works Supervisor, on (03) 5471 1700.
How to apply
Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.
Please ensure your application includes:
- A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
- A copy of your current resume
Additional information
Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.
Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.
For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.