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- Hourly Rate: $44
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- Location: North / South East
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- Duration: 2-3 Month Contract (Initial) with potential for extension
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- Work-Life Balance: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Monday to Friday
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About the Role
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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 protected, clean, and structurally sound.
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This is a "hands-on" field role perfect for someone who enjoys varied outdoor work, operates heavy plant machinery, and takes pride in maintaining public infrastructure.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Infrastructure Maintenance: Routine and reactive maintenance of roads, drainage, and roadside assets.
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- Signage & Safety: Installation and repair of road signs and ensuring worksites are signed to the Victorian Roadworks Code of Practice.
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- Plant Operation: Competent operation of Backhoes, Excavators, and Loaders at various worksites.
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- Heavy Driving: Driving maintenance vehicles up to 22.4 tonnes GCM (HR License required).
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- Emergency Response: Participation in an after-hours duty roster for emergency road hazards when required.
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- Inspections:
Conducting daily pre- and post-shift plant checks and recording daily work data.
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What You Bring
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To be successful in this role, you will have a strong background in civil construction or municipal maintenance and hold the following:
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- Licensing: Current Victorian Driver's Licence + Heavy Rigid (HR) Truck Licence (Mandatory).
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- Tickets: White Card, Traffic Control (Stop/Slow), and Traffic Management Implementation.
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- Plant Competency: Proven experience operating Backhoes, Graders, and/or Loaders.
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- Experience: Certificate III in Civil Construction (preferred) or substantial experience in road maintenance.
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- Compliance: Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical (including Drug & Alcohol screen) and maintain a current Police Check and WWCC.
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Why Join a Local Council?
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- Consistent Monday to Friday hours with a reputable public sector employer.
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- Directly contribute to the safety and upkeep of your local area.
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- Work out of local depots
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- Work within an organization that prioritizes OHS and provides all necessary PPE and high-quality plant equipment.
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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.