Civil Engineering Technician

About Orange City Council:

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 700 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

What’s on Offer 

• Work Life Balance – We offer flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions
• Culture – Positive and inclusive work environment
• Security– Permanent Full-time role, 35 hours per week
• Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing - Access to Council’s employee assistance program, fitness passport and health and wellbeing programmes
• Job Satisfaction – Make a positive contribution to your city and region, working for an organisation which has our community at the heart of all that we do
• Competitive Salary Package: From $76700 to $83603 (plus super)

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Transport Asset Engineer, key responsibilities include:

• Plan and carry out geotechnical investigations
• Supervision and logging of test pits and boreholes
• Benkelman Beam Testing of Roads
• Sourcing and managing external laboratory testing of soils and road building materials
• Assisting with inspections of Council's transport and drainage assets and documentation of their condition and required maintenance 

About you:

• Certificate IV level qualifications in Civil Construction or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Experience in planning, conducting and reporting of geotechnical investigations including test pitting and borehole logging
• Experience in planning, conducting and reporting pavement investigation using Benkelman Beam testing or similar 

Keen To Learn More?

• For any enquiries, reach out to Wayne Gailey, Works Manager on 6393 8502
• Apply by submitting your resume and providing a brief response as to why you are a great fit for this role!
• Applications Close: Sunday 21st April 2024

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.