Inspired by lifestyle. Driven by opportunity.
As a proud recipient of the esteemed HRD 2023 Employer of Choice award, the City of Gold Coast is committed to fostering an exceptional workplace culture that prioritises employee well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Join our progressive organisation and be part of a passionate workforce of forward-thinkers, united by a shared purpose – together we enhance the Gold Coast way of life.
Picture yourself surrounded by pristine beaches, lush hinterlands, and a vibrant cityscape that effortlessly blends natural beauty with contemporary flair. At the City of Gold Coast, you'll have the opportunity to shape the very essence of this iconic destination, making our city the ideal place to live, work, and play.
How you’ll make a difference
Our Transport Maintenance Team are seeking to appoint a motivated individual to join the team as a Leading HandRoad Pavements on a fixed term contract to June 2024.
Based at our Miami Depot, you will form part of a work team that perform maintenance duties and/or construction operations with particular emphasis on road profiling.
Key responsibilities of the position:
- Provide daily supervision in a Leading Hand role to a maintenance crew.
- Ability to work with asphalt and the operation of plant associated with pavement repair.
- Perform skilled and specialist tasks associated with the maintenance of the City's roads, footpath and drainage network.
- Demonstrated ability to operate minor equipment and machinery associated with various works tasks.
- Complete various organisational forms.
- Control of public at worksites.
- Manage work orders in SAP via a mobile device (iPad).
What you bring to the role
- Demonstrated ability to interact with others in a manner conducive to creating a cooperative team environment.
- Sound physical health to satisfactorily perform the physically demanding duties of this position.
- Effective numeracy and literacy skills commensurate with the requirements of the position.
- MR Driver’s Licence (Mandatory).
- General Construction Induction White Card.
The successful applicant will be appointed at the appropriate level based on qualifications, skills and experience between level 5 and level 7 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award - Operational.
What's in it for you?
- 9-day fortnight
- Free parking
- CEO recognition program
- Work within a fun, friendly supportive team that promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Opportunities to undertake training and upskill
- Uniform, tools of trade and PPE provided
- Opportunities to work overtime and earn extra via applicable allowances
- No loss of pay during weather events
Applications close 11 March 2024