Leading Hand Minor Works

Leading Hand Minor Works

Do you have previous experience in the maintenance and construction of local roads and drainage, or other associated civil construction work experience. Mackay Regional Council has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Civil Construction Leading Hand to join our team, based at the Calen Depot.

You will be responsible of providing daily supervision of a small team to undertake roads and drainage maintenance/construction tasks assigned by a Supervisor; “hands on” tasks include but not limited to formsetting, concreting, signs, bus shelters, headwalls, aprons, drainage pipe laying and other roads/drainage maintenance activities.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Certificate III in Civil Construction
• Current QLD Manual Car ‘C’ Class Open Driver’s Licence
• Current QLD Heavy Rigid Truck ‘HR’ Class Licence
• Current General Construction Safety ‘White’ Card
• Current Traffic Management Implementation (TMI)
• Certificate of Competency to operate road construction plant and/or equipment such as roller, loader, backhoe, grader.
• Demonstrated experience providing instruction to small work teams.
• Demonstrated experience in construction/maintenance of roads and drainage infrastructure including Concrete formwork, placement and finishing skills.
• Experience in the manufacture, repair and installation of roadside signs (desirable)

In return for your valued contribution you will receive:

• Annual base salary from $53,195 plus allowances as applicable
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• 9 day fortnight roster
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts
• Study and assistance programs for career development
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives

For a secure, satisfying career opportunity coupled with a relaxed lifestyle, Mackay Regional Council is the place to be!

Interested?

Applicants are asked to submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter providing detail of your experience in the industry.

Applications Close: 28th October 2021

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.