Civil Construction Worker

• Full time, Ongoing
• Band 3, Starting Salary $62,093 (including Industry Allowance) plus superannuation
• Base hourly salary $31.42 plus superannuation
• 3 positions available

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney. 

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The role

The Work Unit is looking for three Civil Construction Workers to join the team to help maintain the City of Greater Bendigo.

In this role you will undertake a range of tasks related to civil construction work (usually within the road reserve), infrastructure maintenance and associated activities including drainage, concreting, paving, earthworks and asphalting.

The position includes a 9 day working fortnight (fortnightly RDO) and is based at the City’s Adam Street depot in Golden Square where you will travel out to site to service the City of Greater Bendigo area.

About You 

To be successful in this role, you will have skills and experience in:

• Civil construction, general road maintenance, or concrete work
• Safe and competent operation of a range of plant and equipment associated with road construction and maintenance activities
• Effectively manage a safe and efficient worksite
• Good communication skills with a customer service focus
• The ability to work as a cooperative and effective team member

This is a physically demanding role, that may involve regular lifting, digging and general labouring.

A satisfactory police records check is required for this position.

Benefits

• Full time, permanent position | Base hourly rate $31.42 plus superannuation
• Secure and stable work | Fortnight RDO | Paid overtime & allowances
• Work close to home | All PPE, tools & equipment supplied

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position please contact Tony Gellatly, Acting Construction Coordinator on (03) 5454 9510.

To apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 16 October 2024.