About Mob Jobs Mob Jobs is a 100% owned and operated First Nations business that provides specialised culturally safe employment pathways for First Nations people. We also offer a range of tailored corporate development services and training designed to improve organisations cultural capabilities and establish them as an employer of choice for First Nations jobseekers.
About the Organisation Our client is an equal opportunity, ASX-listed organisation that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence and social infrastructure. They are committed to keeping communities connected and to building a diverse, inclusive workplace.
About the Role Our client is looking for an experienced Road Maintenance Leading Hand to join their road maintenance team in Melbourne's south-east. Supporting the Civil Maintenance Supervisor, you will be the primary onsite leader for the maintenance crew, field staff and subcontractors, making sure work is carried out safely, in line with environmental controls, and to a high standard of quality and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the safety culture onsite with the Maintenance Supervisor, including pre-start meetings, SWMS, Take 5s and prompt reporting and escalation of hazards and incidents
Provide field leadership for civil maintenance work, including routine and periodic maintenance and defect rectification on civil assets
Ensure plant, equipment and fleet (including incident response vehicles) are pre-started, safe, clean and in good working order, reporting any defects
Assist with site security, material and plant deliveries, storage and general housekeeping
Provide traffic management support for incidents and works, and liaise with emergency services and local authorities as required
Take part in an after-hours on-call roster for incident and emergency response
Support the team to meet KPIs and contract targets, record maintenance data on field iPads, and deliver professional customer service to the client and community
About You
Proven experience in road maintenance and supervising field crews
Confident operating plant and equipment used on civil maintenance contracts, including small plant
A strong safety mindset and the confidence to lead by example onsite
Clear communicator who can work with crews, subcontractors, emergency services and the community
Proactive in identifying improvements to work practices and procedures
Willing to be part of an after-hours on-call roster
Desirable
Minimum 3 years' experience in civil maintenance and traffic management
Knowledge of asset management
Traffic controller qualifications
Requirements
Heavy vehicle licence
Traffic management qualifications / operator training
Construction Induction (White Card) accepted in Victoria
Senior First Aid Certificate
What You'll Get
Career development and internal mobility, with online learning and onsite training
Paid parental, cultural, community service, defence, study and volunteering leave, plus purchased leave
Discounts with hundreds of retailers and businesses
Access to novated leasing and a share matching program
An inclusive workplace that values diversity and meaningful recognition
To be successful, you will be an experienced road maintenance leader with a strong safety focus, a heavy vehicle licence and traffic management qualifications, who is ready to lead crews onsite and support incident response.
If you would like to know more about this role, please contact us at: [email protected] or 1300DEADLY (332 359)