Join us and play a lead role in our construction and maintenance works! We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated person to join our Operations team at Northern Grampians Shire Council.
We are looking for someone who has:
a current W hite Card, Medium Rigid Truck licence - Heavy Articulated or Heavy Combination preferred Grader Experience is desirable. Our Operations team work between 7.00am and 4.00pm.
Position Maintenance Crew Leader
Job Type Full Time
Tenure Permanent
Location Stawell
Package $34.58 per hour (including industry and maintenance allowances) plus superannuation
Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.
In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council. These include:
Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate. Great Team Environment: A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive. You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do. Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish. Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance. Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles Access to Paid Leave: including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered. Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna The Role This position has responsibility for leading construction and maintenance works within the municipality and in accordance with the directions given by the Team Leader.
Responsibilities Include Assist the Team Leader to deliver the annual infrastructure works program being responsive to community needs and at high quality within budget. Provide instruction in the day-to-day operations of the crew ensuring the work is undertaken in accordance with safe working practices, daily checks and safe operation of equipment including reporting problems to the Mechanical Workshop. Oversee the work of the crew specifically formed for individual projects, paying particular attention to on-the-job training, personnel issues and quality control. Complete, and ensure other employees complete, documentation, such as daily activity sheets, plant checklists, safe work statements (SWMS) and timesheets. React immediately to overcome problems observed throughout the Shire either by undertaking minor maintenance or making a report to the Team Leader. Assist the Team Leader Works to provide on-the-job skills and development. Perform, as directed, other duties that are within the limits of the incumbents' skill, competence and training. Qualifications and experience Knowledge and skills gained through on-the-job training including: Road Drainage Maintenance/Construction Trench Maintenance/Construction Chainsaw Safety Road Signing & Safety Chemical Users Certificate Level 1 or Level 2 Industrial First Aid Certificat e Construction White Card Selection criteria Substantial knowledge and skills in road construction and safe machinery operation gained through on-the-job training. Demonstrated ability to optimise staff performance and an ability to encourage staff to work in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to undertake routine maintenance and running repairs on plant and equipment. Ability to be able to communicate effectively with members of the public and staff. Attach aresume and cover letter explaining why you are the best person for the job. Submit your application by following the process on this page. If you'd like to know more contact Mick McQueen, Coordinator Infrastructure Operations at ****** or call 03 5358 8700.
Applications close 11.00 am Monday 18 March 2024
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