Job Description

About the role

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We are currently seeking an experienced Labourer / Road Worker to join our state government client's team based at the Russell Vale Depot. This is a great opportunity for someone with civil construction, concreting or road works experience to join a skilled team working on traffic signal infrastructure and associated construction activities.

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The role will involve assisting electrical and civil construction crews with the installation, maintenance and upgrading of traffic signal infrastructure, as well as a range of general construction and labouring duties. The position will commence ASAP for an initial 3-month contract, with a solid possibility of extension.

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The role operates on a 9-day fortnight, with predominantly night shift hours of 6:00pm - 2:30am Sunday to Thursday, with day shift hours of 6:30am - 3:30pm also available. This role may require working away from home (every 6 weeks to two months) for approximately a week, accommodation will be provided when camping away from the depot.

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Duties

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- Assist with the installation of traffic signal poles, pits, conduits, cables and associated infrastructure.
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- Undertake excavation, trenching, backfilling, concreting and reinstatement works.
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- Assist with the construction of kerbs, ramps and footpaths.
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- Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools and small plant equipment.
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- Assist with cable hauling, pit installation and commissioning activities.
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- Load, unload and transport materials, equipment and tools to and from worksites.
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- Assist maintenance crews with fault repairs, signal inspections and emergency response activities as required.
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Skills and Experience

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- Previous experience as a Concreter, with formwork experience.
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- Previous experience constructing kerbs, ramps and footpaths is highly desirable.
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- Experience in civil construction, electrical construction or traffic infrastructure works will be highly regarded.
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- Experience using hand and power tools.
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- Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
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- Concrete finishing experience highly regarded.
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Desirable:

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- Construction Induction Card (White Card).
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- Traffic Control or Traffic Management qualifications.
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- MR/HR Driver's Licence.
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- Plant operator tickets, such as excavator, skid steer or EWP.
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- First Aid Certification.
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- Experience working around live traffic environments.
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Benefits

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- 9-day fortnight.
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- Initial 3-month contract with possibility of extension.
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- Living away from home opportunities when required, generally no longer than one week at a time.
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At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

📌 Roadworker (Wollongong)
🏢 Chandler Macleod Group
📍 Wollongong