Experienced Maintenance Employee - Drains & Signs

ExperiencedMaintenance Employee – Drains and Signs

Morwell | FullTime – 9 day fortnight
Permanent | Band 3 - $70,300.88 per year plus applicable allowances

We're looking for an Experienced Maintenance Employee –Drains and Signs to join our City Presentation team. In this role, you'llhelp maintain and improve Council's drainage and signage infrastructure,ensuring our roads, streets and public spaces remain protected, functional andwell-presented for the community.

This is a great opportunity to apply your practical skillsin a hands-on outdoor role, working across Latrobe City's diverseinfrastructure network while contributing to services that make a realdifference to residents and visitors every day.

Why Join Us at Council?

When you join Latrobe City Council, you'll make a realimpact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and childsafe environment that values your growth and wellbeing. We offer:

- Opportunitiesto support your learning, development and career progression
- Acollaborative team environment where you'll feel supported and connected
- Meaningfulwork where you can make a difference in the community
- Apositive and inclusive workplace culture
- Flexibleworking arrangements to support your work-life balance where operationallyappropriate

Join a team that supports you to thrive and empowers you togrow your career, right here in the heart of Gippsland.

What You'll Be Doing

- Undertakingdrainage and signs maintenance activities across the municipality usingspecialised plant, tools and equipment.
- Installing,maintaining and repairing traffic, regulatory and community signage torelevant standards and specifications.




- Performingdrainage maintenance works and assisting with infrastructure repair andrenewal activities.
- Safelyoperating vehicles, machinery and equipment required to completemaintenance activities.
- Maintainingaccurate work records and complying with safe work procedures and Councilpolicies.
- Supportingemergency response works, continuous improvement initiatives and broadermaintenance operations where required.

About You

You are a safety-focused and reliable maintenanceprofessional who enjoys working outdoors and delivering quality outcomes forthe community. You bring practical experience in infrastructure maintenance,strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and aspartof a team. You take pride in your work, provide excellent customer serviceand are committed to maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship.

Key Selection Criteria

- Practicalexperience performing drainage, signage or similar infrastructuremaintenance activities for a Municipal Council or comparable organisation.
- Abilityto apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to skills to achieveoutcomes that meet relevant drainage and signage industry standards.
- Soundknowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements and the abilityto follow policies, procedures and safe work practices.
- Demonstratedcommitment to customer service, continuous improvement and Council values.
- Abilityto communicate effectively,



work collaboratively within a team environment,and utilise basic technology.

Essential Qualifications

- CurrentVictorian Driver Licence.
- CurrentHeavy Rigid Vehicle Licence (minimum requirement).
- ConstructionInduction (White Card).
- CurrentTraffic Control and Worksite Management Certificate (or willingness toobtain within three months of commencement).
- Goodknowledge of standards, regulations and practices relevant to signsmaintenance and installation.
- Abilityto interpret basic diagrams, plans and written instructions.

We encourage applications from candidates with diversebackgrounds and experiences, even if you don't meet every requirement.

Successful applicants will be required to satisfactorilyobtain a National Police Check, Working with Children's Check and successfullyundertake a pre-employment Medical Check.

Belonging at Latrobe City Council

At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating asafe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. Wehave zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a childsafe organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this. We value diversityand welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences andidentities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitmentprocess and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program forAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further information,contact ***************@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 1300 367 ***. If you requirereasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contactour Careers team at *******@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 5128 6113.

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