Road Maintenance Officer | Local Council

- Hourly Rate: $44

- Location: North / South East

- Duration: 2-3 Month Contract (Initial) with potential for extension

- Work-Life Balance: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are currently seeking experienced Road Maintenance Officers to join several Local Council depots across the North and South-East. Working within the Infrastructure & Assets division, you will be responsible for ensuring the community's roads and drainage systems are safe, clean, and structurally sound.

This is a "hands-on" field role perfect for someone who enjoys diverse outdoor work, operates heavy plant machinery, and takes pride in maintaining public infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

- Infrastructure Maintenance: Routine and reactive maintenance of roads, drainage, and roadside assets.

- Signage & Safety: Installation and repair of road signs and ensuring worksites are signed to the Victorian Roadworks Code of Practice.

- Plant Operation: Competent operation of Backhoes, Excavators, and Loaders at various worksites.

- Heavy Driving: Driving maintenance vehicles up to 22.4 tonnes GCM (HR License required).

- Emergency Response: Participation in an after-hours duty roster for emergency road hazards when required.

- Inspections:



Conducting daily pre- and post-shift plant checks and recording daily work data.

What You Bring

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong background in civil construction or municipal maintenance and hold the following:

- Licensing: Current Victorian Driver's Licence + Heavy Rigid (HR) Truck Licence (Mandatory).

- Tickets: White Card, Traffic Control (Stop/Slow), and Traffic Management Implementation.

- Plant Competency: Proven experience operating Backhoes, Graders, and/or Loaders.

- Experience: Certificate III in Civil Construction (preferred) or substantial experience in road maintenance.

- Compliance: Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical (including Drug & Alcohol screen) and maintain a current Police Check and WWCC.

Why Join a Local Council?

- Consistent Monday to Friday hours with a reputable public sector employer.

- Directly contribute to the safety and upkeep of your local area.

- Work out of local depots

- Work within an organization that prioritizes OHS and provides all necessary PPE and high-quality plant equipment.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Road Maintenance Officer (Williamstown)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Williamstown