Field Officer - Civil Maintenance
About Us
The Rural City of Murray Bridge is the fastest growing region in the Murraylands and is only a 40 minute drive up the South Eastern Freeway from Adelaide. Here you will find a positive work environment that embraces dedicated and motivated people that want to help shape a growing and diverse community.
Council is embracing its position as a growth area and is focused on creating thriving and connected communities. We are therefore looking for an experienced Civil Maintenance Field Officer to help support this growth in a full time position.
Position Overview
The Field Officer will play a crucial role in keeping with civil maintenance demands across the council district, some of the tasks will include,
- Sealed road maintenance
- Kerb maintenance
- Footpath maintenance
- Sign maintenance
Qualifications
Experience in civil construction is an advantage
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Team Leader – Infrastructure Operations, responsibilities of the position include:
- Participate in a range of construction maintenance and construction activities
- Operate ride-on and self-propelled plant
The successful applicant will demonstrate high level skills in communication, customer service, time management, problem solving along with the ability to work as part of a team.
Benefits
You will be:
- - working in a progressive and rewarding environment
- - valued and appreciated for your proactive and customer-centric approach
- - encouraged to be creative and resourceful
- - Supported by workplace policies that are family friendly and flexible
This is an exciting opportunity to have an impact on the future growth and enhancement of the Murray Bridge Township, our small rural townships and rural community.
The position is offered as full time employment in accordance with the Local Government Employees Award and Council’s current Enterprise Agreement within an annual salary range of $73,587 to 75,322 dependent upon skills, knowledge and experience.
How to Apply
Enquiries may be directed to James McInnes, Group Leader Operations on 08 85391160 or via email at j.mcinnes@murraybridge.sa.gov.au
All applications must be submitted via SEEK and include a current resume with two referees supporting your cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your experience, skills and knowledge in accordance with the position description.
This role will remain open until 5pm, Friday 17 May 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found.