Crew Leader - Civil/Transport Infrastructure Maintenance

The details:

• Permanent Full Time
• $68,884 pa (including uniform and industry allowances) + super (up to 12%) + leave loading 
• Progression in remuneration - up to Level 8 - $72,838  (including uniform and industry allowances) + super (up to 12%) + leave loading - is available for this position upon meeting performance and training requirements outlined in a structured Crew Leader framework.
  Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream B) - Level 6 of EBA5
• 9 day fortnight
• 76 hour fortnight
• Location: Arana Hills and Petrie - please note, the Petrie based position location will be moving to a Narangba location in the coming months. 

About our opportunity

This position will have you delivering assigned maintenance by leading and working with operational staff, identifying defects on Civil/Transport Infrastructure assets and providing suitable solutions to safely address defects or safety hazards in a timely manner to ensure the safety of our community. 

More specifically, a typical day will see you working with a labourer and occasionally a machine/plant operator to carry out general maintenance on our civil and transport infrastructure by undertaking general labouring duties to maintain your dedicated run area ensuring it remains tidy and free of any safety hazards. This will include things like replacing signs, fixing various road defects, fixing pathway and kerb and channel defects, traffic island defects and maintaining other infrastructure/areas as required.

About you

Ideally you will have demonstrated current or recent relevant experience maintaining or working with Civil/Transport Infrastructure and experience leading other team members.

We are seeking someone with: 

• excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) to constructively communicate with other Council staff and members of the public alike 
• experience undertaking manual operational tasks - ideally on civil infrastructure and/or performing similar duties 
• the ability to utilise technology such as phones, tablets and laptops and use apps or software programs associated to update work orders, complete risk assessments, send correspondence and undertake other tasks 
• a current truck licence (minimum medium rigid - MR)
• a Construction Induction card

You will also either hold or be willing to obtain a Traffic Management Implementation licence (or equivalent) and a High Risk Work dogging (DG) licence within 6 months of commencement. It would be considered desirable if you have completed a Certificate III in Civil Construction or another relevant field but not mandatory, though the qualification will be mandatory to progress through the Crew Leader Framework. 

Position Description

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This position is internally known as Crew Leader - Roads 

Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 479,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a physical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by City of Moreton Bay as part of the recruitment process for this role as well as a National Police History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at *******@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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