Road Maintenance Plant Operator / Traffic Controller

Join our Works & Infrastructure team at MRCC Red Cliffs Depot, where you'll set up traffic management, support road maintenance, and operate essential equipment safely.- R2552

About the Opportunity
This position is central to supporting the Works & Infrastructure Branch based at the MRCC Red Cliffs Depot, where you’ll play a crucial role in the maintenance and safety of council roads and roadside areas. Key responsibilities include setting up temporary traffic management signage and overseeing traffic control on various projects and maintenance activities, ensuring the safety and efficient flow of vehicles around work zones.

In addition, you’ll support the Council's road maintenance initiatives through tasks such as sealed road repairs, guidepost and signage installations, vegetation control, and drainage work. This role involves the safe and proficient operation of essential equipment and machinery associated with road and roadside maintenance, contributing to the functionality and safety of the local infrastructure network.

As part of a dynamic team, you'll be instrumental in helping keep the roadways and surroundings safe and in excellent condition for the community.

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Hold a Current Drivers Licence with Heavy Ridged endorsement or hold a Current Drivers Licence with Medium Rigid endorsement with the ability to obtain a Heavy Rigid endorsement within 6 months from commencement at own cost.
• Hold a Traffic Controllers Statement of Attainment and have demonstrated experience in setting out temporary traffic control signage in accordance with Australian Standards AS1742 part 3 -2019.
• Hold a current Level 2 First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Have the ability to provide a satisfactory National Police Check prior to employment.

Salary and Conditions
The position is classified within Band 3 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $65,801.84 to $69,945.20 per annum plus industry allowance, maintenance allowance and statutory superannuation.

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• 9 Day Fortnight
• Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
• Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
• Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

• A completed Job Application Form
• A resume
• A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered

Submit your application

By email to: humanresources@mildura.vic.gov.au
All emailed applications will be acknowledged.

In person to: Mildura Rural City Council, 108 Madden Avenue, Mildura

By mail to:

Chief Executive Officer
Mildura Rural City Council
PO Box 105
MILDURA VIC 3502

More information
Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197
Email humanresources@mildura.vic.gov.au