City of Greater Geraldton Leading Hand Road Maintenance

Leading Hand Road Maintenance (Ref: 1282)

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

About the position:

The Leading Hand Road Maintenance undertakes operational activities associated with the provision of Road Maintenance services to the City of Greater Geraldton, working under direction to ensure all work is carried out within agreed programs and budget constraints and in compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations, City policies, procedures and relevant Australian standards. Additionally, this position provides daily guidance and supervision to direct reports as required by the Line Manager.

This position works a 9-day fortnight, with every second Friday as a non-working day.

Key accountabilities:

• Lead the team in hazard identification and controls through the development of specific JHA and ensuring team accountability. Promote safe work practices and environment through leading by example.
• Maintain the City’s sealed road network assets through undertaking Road Maintenance activities including asphalting, chip sealing and edge patching.
• Provide initiative and guidance to direct reports in daily activities, including coordinating all materials and equipment for use by the team.
• Ensure that all work undertaken by team is to a high standard and within agreed timeframes.
• To carry out/assist with training and inductions for staff within team.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Brian Myers, Supervisor Urban Roads on 08 9956 6710.

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will ideally have role relevant industry experience or formally recognised qualification, hold a MR Class driver’s license (desirable) and have demonstrated experience in Road Maintenance.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary starting from $75,478 per annum or $38.19 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 20% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 9-day fortnight
• 22 Annual Leave days
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance

Interested in applying?

For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

Applications close 4pm Monday 5 February 2024.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER