AddressABOUT THE ROLE
Join our team as a Municipal Labourer and play a vital role in maintaining and improving our community infrastructure. This hands-on position involves a variety of maintenance and construction duties to ensure our public spaces are safe and well-kept.
Key functions include:
- Perform general garden maintenance tasks such as whipper snipping, edging, and mowing to keep public areas tidy and attractive.
- Carry out repairs to footpaths, kerbs, and channels, including the removal and replacement of small lots.
- Conduct cleaning and repairs to the urban drainage system, including pits, to prevent flooding and ensure proper drainage.
- Participate in roadway/street maintenance and cleaning activities, including cleaning toilets and BBQs in public areas
- Operate small plant equipment such as ride-on mowers safely and efficiently.
- Perform daily routine maintenance on assigned plant and equipment, reporting any faults to supervisors.
- Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with relevant OH&S guidelines and regulations.
- Act as a Traffic Controller as required, ensuring the safety of pedestrians and motorists in work areas.
This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of our community's infrastructure while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic work environment. While appointed to specific duties, flexibility to assist in other areas within your skill set may be required.
*Please note, that some tasks may involve activities where there is a risk of exposure to crystalline silica. We prioritize the safety and well being of our team members and community remembers and have implemented safety protocols and procedures to mitigate this risk to the best of our abilities.
ABOUT YOU
If you're a hardworking individual with a commitment to safety and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply now to join our dedicated team of municipal workers.
To be considered for this role you must meet the following criteria:
- Drivers Licence
- Medium or Heavy Rigid Licence
- Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Experience in civil works or parks and gardens maintenance
- Ability to perform various tasks involving heavy lifting, climbing into high cabins of plant, climbing to secure loads, etc
- Experience in maintenance duties on road, footpath, parks and gardens and/or drainage assets.
- Experience in the operation and maintenance of plant and equipment.
- Understanding of traffic control device and planning requirements.
ABOUT US
Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations.
The area’s warm Mediterranean climate, appealing natural environment and location means Moira is home to agricultural, horticultural, viticultural and tourism operations. Such attractions include wineries, historic homesteads, galleries, craft shops, licensed clubs, water sports, fishing, beaches, forests, lakes, rivers and wetlands.
We pride ourselves on our friendly environment and offer:
- A family friendly workplace that live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty and Teamwork
- The opportunity for flexible work arrangements
- Attractive salary and the ability to salary package
- Onsite physiotherapist and a health and wellbeing consultant
- Career progression and professional development
- Discounted corporate gym membership
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment functional assessment and a National Police History Check prior to commencement.
Do you have experience in civil construction, sign erecting, line marking, minor concrete repairs, general garden maintenance and passionate about providing quality service for our community.
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For more information please contact Mark Lambourn on 03 5871 9*** or email our Moira Careers Team on *******@moira.vic.gov.au
An opportunity to join the Moira team and develop your career with an innovative leader committed to delivering excellent services.
Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.
