Roads Team Member - Various Positions

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

Under the direction of the Roads Team Leader and Roads Leading hand, a Roads Team Member is required to contribute to the performance of an on-site work team delivering safe and efficient road maintenance and/or construction activities in relation to Council’s Roads Infrastructure Capital Works and Maintenance programs.

Employment Status:  Full Time, Permanent

Award:                        Level 5 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017

Salary Range:            $2,546.50 – $2,632.20 gross per fortnight dependent on qualifications and experience.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

• Knowledge and experience in general road maintenance and construction activities.
• Experience operating a range of plant items.
• Basic mechanical knowledge including the ability to conduct routine mechanical prestart and other safety checks.
• Sound numeracy and literacy skills, with an ability to operate basic computer and electronic devices.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

• General Safety Induction Certificate (Construction Industry) “Blue/White Card”.
• RII certificate/s of competency (or equivalent) in one or more of the following: Watercart, Front End Loader, Backhoe, Excavator, Grader, Skidsteer, Loader, Tractor/Slasher, Tip Truck, Roller.

| Essential Licences |

• Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘MR’ Class Driver Licence.

| Physical Requirements / Position Environment |

• This position requires the incumbent to undertake field work exposed to inclement weather.
• The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the position – manual handling, physical labour.
• This position may be required to work weekends and/or overtime as directed.
• This position may be required to work and camp throughout the Council region.
• Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Council’s P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed ‘to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation.  We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce.  We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

For further information, please view the Position Description.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.

CLOSING DATE

11:59pm Tuesday, 1 July 2025.

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.

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