Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a Road Grader Construction Team Leader to join the Infrastructure team!

- Permanent full time - 38 hours per week
- Rostered day off every fortnight - an extra 22 days off a year!
- Weekly pay cycle
- Salary range $1403.60 - $1682.52 per week

ABOUT THE ROLE

Supervise the road grader team to deliver Transport for NSW and Council road construction and maintenance works safely and efficiently.

- Within that environment the major challenges for the position of Road Grader Construction Team Leader are to
- Operate the grader and direct staff and plant operators in road construction and resealing projects
- Operate the grader for road maintenance and on site supervision to direct staff and other plant operators involved in the given works such as water trucks, rollers, road stabilisers, and chemical spreaders.
- Assist the Roads Coordinator - Construction in the direction of staff and preparation of works programs and budgets as required
- Manage other private works as directed by the Roads Manager
- To efficiently supervise the team program and complete works and site control of assigned maintenance work to fulfil the requirements of TfNSW RMCC
- Coordinate the utilisation of labour and plant, site liaison with subcontractors, in-process inspection and receipt of incoming goods and plant onto site
- Carry out all functions of sealed and unsealed road maintenance including bitumen heavy patching, pavement stabilisation, new construction grading, maintenance grading, reconstruction grading, drainage cleaning and forming associated with road works
- Assist in the delivery of works programs for staff and plant under your control to ensure that staff and plant are meaningfully engaged in work and it is carried out in an effective and effective manner
- Program own works to coordinate with other works programs of Council including reseal and maintenance grading programs
- Maintain and care for all plant in the team and ensure maintenance is carried out by subordinates on their machines
- Compile and complete works programs,



work proposals, site specific safety management plans, environmental management plans, plant sheets, timesheets, risk assessments and other documents and reports as required under TfNSW RMCC and by Council

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and or qualifications:

- WHS Construction Induction Training (white card)
- National Unit of Competency - Grader Operations
- Sound numeracy and literacy skills
- Knowledge of gravel re-sheeting practices
- Minimum of 3 years road construction/maintenance plant operation experience
- Ability to perform risk assessments, conduct tool box meetings and lead small groups regarding Safe Work Method Statement development and reviews
- Ability to ensure documentation (e.g. records, time sheets, plant sheets, incident reports) is completed and accurate
- Possession of MR licence
- Knowledge of heavy patching, stabilisation and bitumen sealing practices
- Experience in the supervision of staff and contactors
- The ability to manage time and priorities to complete work
- Ability to operate more than one major item of plant
- Traffic Controller Implement Traffic Control Plans
- Knowledge of the TfNSW system of operation

ENQUIRIES

Roads Manager, Kylie Kerr, or the People & Culture team on 02 6817 8***

HOW TO APPLY

Before submitting your application, please read the Position Description carefully to ensure you meet the eligibility and suitability requirements for the role.

When you click ‘Apply Now’, you will be asked to answer questions relating to the selection criteria. You will also be required to attach your current résumé, which must include contact details for two recent, employment-related referees. Please note that your application cannot be submitted without an attached résumé.

Council will only accept applications submitted online. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic email confirmation. All further correspondence will be sent to the email address provided in your application.

All applications must be received by the advertised closing date and time.

📌 Road Grader Construction Team Leader (Gilgandra)
🏢 Gilgandra Shire Council
📍 Gilgandra