Specialist Operator - Bridge Maintenance

Specialist Operator - Bridge Maintenance

THE OPPORTUNITY

- Use your specialist skills to maintain vital bridge infrastructure across the region
- Provide on-site leadership, coordination and mentoring to work crews
- Enjoy a varied role combining specialist plant operation, bridge maintenance and team leadership

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced civil construction professional who enjoys leading from the front. In this role, you will expertly undertake bridge maintenance and construction activities, coordinate work crews, operate specialist plant and equipment, and help develop the capability of team members while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

COULD THIS BE YOU?

You are an experienced civil construction professional with a strong background in bridge maintenance and infrastructure works. You have demonstrated experience operating a range of specialist plant and equipment and are confident leading and coordinating crews to deliver safe, productive and high-quality outcomes. With a sound understanding of construction and maintenance techniques, you proactively identify and manage risks, solve problems as they arise and contribute to a strong safety culture. Your communication skills enable you to provide clear direction, build positive relationships with team members, contractors and customers, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team to achieve project objectives.

In this role you will:

- Carry out daily bridge maintenance and servicing activities across Council's infrastructure network;
- Operate specialist plant and equipment including backhoes, excavators, skid-steer loaders, Hiab cranes and associated machinery;
- Coordinate and supervise site activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and in the correct sequence;
- Provide leadership, support and direction to crew members on-site;
- Assist with the training and instruction of staff in the safe and effective operation of plant and equipment;
- Monitor work quality and ensure compliance with relevant standards, specifications and procedures;
- Identify hazards, assess risks and promote a strong safety culture across all work activities;




- Assist in resolving operational issues and contributing to the successful delivery of bridge maintenance and construction programs.

Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, together with a commitment to safety and quality outcomes, are essential for success in this role.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED:

- Certificate III in Civil Construction or a related discipline, OR relevant experience, typically 5-10 years, in a related field
- Medium Rigid (MR) Driver Licence
- OHS Construction Induction Card
- SafeWork Traffic Control Certificates including Apply Traffic Control Plans and/or Stop/Slow Bat

Salary range: Grade 9 - $1,293.00 - $1,399.20 per week plus 12% superannuation for a 38-hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW.



Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a qualified career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.

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📌 Specialist Operator - Bridge Maintenance (North Tamworth)
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