Civil Construction Apprenticeship

Maxima is a leading Group Training Organisation - we manage recruitment, placement and ongoing support of trainees and apprentices on behalf of our host employers. We aim to help you kick-start your career into the job or industry of your choice, boost your employment credentials and equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to succeed in the future.

Your Host Employer:

The City of Adelaide encompasses the Adelaide CBD and North Adelaide areas and is home to over 25,000 residents. With lush park lands, vibrant laneways, and events galore on offer, there’s plenty to love. With a focus on the community’s wellbeing and quality of life they continue to design a livable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives

Benefits:

• Possible eligibility for up to $5,000 in first 2 year and access to a Trade Support Loan
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work uniforms provided
• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) 
• Stable hours and leave entitlements
• Receive a nationally recognised trade qualification

Maxima, and the City of Adelaide, are looking for a motivated individual to undertake an entry-level Civil Construction Apprenticeship.

This 3-year fulltime position will enable you to develop relevant skills and knowledge within the industry through working hands-on, and support this with study on-the-job towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations.

Duties Include:

• Site preparation and excavation
• Level base and surface materials
• Lay pavers
• Repair and install drainage logistics
• Concrete and bitumen repairs and reinstatements
• Install safety barriers and traffic management 
• Operate plant machinery and use power tools

• Driven with a positive attitude
• Enjoy working in an outdoor environment
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Physically fit and able to move repetitively
• Strong verbal communication skills

• Must hold a provisional or full driver’s licence and own vehicle
• Physically fit and healthy due to undertaking manual labour work
• Satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment including drug and alcohol test
• Any labouring or industry experience (desirable)

Click Apply and complete the online application form and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Recent school leavers are encouraged to apply.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

National Apprenticeship wages and conditions apply.

For further information please visit our website www.maxima.com.au 

At Maxima we are committed to supporting positively diverse and including workforces which value all backgrounds and experiences.  We encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, people from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, people of all gender identities and people living with a disability.

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