Road Maintenance Officer

Join the Assets team Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible. The Asset Department at Hume City Council are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join the Road Maintenance team. What you’ll be doing Maintain Council's roads and drainage infrastructure in a safe, clean, and structurally sound conditions. Ensure maintenance vehicles have all necessary equipment (hoist etc.) and materials to perform a range of maintenance works. Assist in the provision of road maintenance services in accordance with the Hume Road Management Plan. Perform preventative maintenance on Council's plant and equipment by conducting daily pre and post shift checks by carrying out and running repairs where required. Efficient and competent operation of plant and equipment and effective maintenance procedures. Achieve safety, quality standards and service levels of road maintenance. Drive Council maintenance vehicles to 22.4 tonnes G.C.M. and tow a trailer over > 750kg when necessary. Maintain vehicles and trailers e.g. check and maintain fuel, oil, water, lights, and tyres, reporting any defects or malfunctions to mechanical maintenance staff and conduct minor maintenance as required. Contribute to the development and monitor road, drainage, and roadside programs. To assist in the development of maintenance programs & to develop and facilitate effective reactive maintenance works procedures and responses that are in accordance with industry service levels for the maintenance activities defined in the Road Management Plan. The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role A demonstrated understanding of municipal maintenance operations and practices. Basic awareness of relevant legislation including, "Road Management Act 2004". Knowledge of Works Programming, plant & equipment selection. Knowledge of the maintenance procedures, plant, equipment and materials and the selection and use of plant and materials for road / drainage maintenance and repairs including the Road Works Signing Code of Practice. Good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication techniques. Ability to gain co-operation and communicate verbally to a broad range of people form diverse backgrounds and cultures. Basic knowledge of WH&S processes & procedures Operation and maintenance of heavy mechanical plant and equipment. Required Certifications & Qualifications Certificate III in Civil Construction/ Plant or substantial relevant experience in the field of road maintenance with lesser formal qualifications. Several years of experience in the field of road maintenance or a similar maintenance environment. Current driver's licence. Heavy rigid truck licence. Certificate of competency to operate plant including grader, backhoes, and loaders. WH&S White/Red Card Control traffic with Stop-Slow bat. Implement Traffic Management Plans Why Hume City Council? A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values: We’re better, every day : We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn. We’re in it together : At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected. We show up : We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will. All for Hume : We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do. We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. Job Location #J-18808-Ljbffr