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Infrastructure Team Member – Civil Maintenance & Plant Operator ... Location: South-Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne (Local Council Sites). Employment Type: Full-Time Contract (2-6 Months). About the Opportunity: Are you a fit, motivated, and safety-conscious outdoor operations professional looking for stable work within local government? We are currently recruiting for Infrastructure Crew Members to support municipal civil maintenance programs across local councils in Melbourne's South-East. In this role, you will work within a dedicated civil team to construct, repair, and maintain vital community infrastructure assets, ensuring public assets and roadside easements remain safe and functional for the municipality.
Job Responsibility
Undertake a variety of physical labouring tasks associated with civil construction, road maintenance, asset repairs, and drainage programs
Safely operate and maintain various plant, commercial equipment, and vehicles over 4.5 tonnes (Trucks) in accordance with licence requirements
Maintain a safe work site, conduct routine plant pre-starts, follow safe work procedures, and immediately report hazards, near misses, or incidents
Provide general information, support, and courteous guidance to local residents, visitors, and contractors while out in the field
Work collaboratively within a specialized crew, providing trade assistance, on-the-job guidance, or peer training to team members when required
Requirements
Valid Construction Induction White Card
Valid Victorian Traffic Control and Traffic Management certifications
Current Australian Truck Driver’s Licence MR or HR highly regarded/required for specific plant operations over 4.5t GVM
Relevant Trade Certificate, or equivalent practical industry experience gained through on-the-job civil training
Proven experience in civil construction, road infrastructure maintenance techniques, and plant/machinery operations
Personal judgement to select the right techniques, methods, tools, and processes for specialized field tasks
Solid oral and written communication skills to interpret instructions, complete daily works activity logs, and resolve minor on-site issues
Basic computer literacy
Ability to move freely and safely over rough ground and unsealed roadsides
Complete physical labouring tasks involving gripping, bending, reaching, twisting, and lifting equipment or materials safely
National Criminal History Check (Police Check)
Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Pre-employment Functional Assessment
Nice to have
Traffic Management would be advantageous
What we offer
Work-Life Balance: Reliable hours with local, predictable crew routines in the South-East
Career Development: Expand your municipal capabilities with access to diverse plant and civil projects
Safe Working Environments: Highly supportive crew structures with rigid safety protocols and quality equipment