Multi-Skilled Labourer - Roads Maintenance

We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Labourer - Roads to join the team.  You will be responsible for effectively and efficiently undertaking labouring, plant and truck operation duties associated with maintenance and construction of Council roads, drainage, and other assets.

They will assist other Works Department staff as required, to undertake varied work in a safe and effective manner. In accordance with council policies, procedures, industry standards and legislation.

The successful applicant will have:

• Certificate III Civil Construction and/or 2 years recent experience in Civil Construction, including regular experience in working with asphalt, concrete and formwork, pipe laying to line and grade and the proven ability to read and interpret plans and design drawings.


• A well-developed understanding and knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety.


• Ability to work well within a team environment and to adapt to a changing environment.


• Current Medium Rigid Truck "MR" Class license (or ability to obtain within 6 months of commencement), White Card, Traffic Management accreditation with current experience in using small plant and equipment, including compactors, rollers and other plant associated with road maintenance works. Further qualifications in heavy plant and machinery would be desirable.

Qualifications required: 

• Medium Rigid Truck "MR" Class license


• White Card


• Traffic Management Accreditation (RIIWHS205E Control traffic with a stop-slow bat, and RIIWHS302E Implement traffic managements plans.

Position Hours: Full-Time, 76 hours fortnight. 

Salary range: $59,698.27 to $62,735.52 plus superannuation

For further information on this position, contact Jason Lockley, Roads Maintenance Coordinator on (03) 6216 6800.

GCC Employee benefits:

• 15% superannuation (OTE)


• 9 day fortnight (RDO) with full time positions


• Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2021


• Free parking


• Corporate Banking Benefits


• Corporate discounts on gym membership


• Corporate offers on Private Health Insurance


• Flexible Working Arrangements


• Paid Parental Leave


• Learning & Development opportunities


• Annual wage increases


• Mind Body Spirit Committee (Values, Health & Wellbeing, Social functions)


• Access to Employee Assistance Program services

How to apply:  Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page. 

To be considered for this role, all applicants must:

• Address the key selection criteria in the Position Description


• Provide a current Resume


• A national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.

Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 17 November 2024