Leading Hand Pavement Maintenance

Job No: RVC2237
Location: Casino

Leading Hand opportunity at RVC

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of service in the construction and maintenance of Council’s infrastructure in line with Council’s operational and delivery plans.
 

Key Accountabilities:

  • Lead the team to deliver safe and effective repair of pavement infrastructure and traffic control services in accordance with provided work plans, work zone traffic management plans and any other relevant legislation
  • Assist in the preplanning, programming and delivery of routine works including post works record keeping requirements, and ensuring works comply with relevant specifications and legislative requirements
  • Make modifications to traffic management plans provided by others in accordance with established and recognised standards when required
  • Contribute to a positive safety culture within the organisation through completion of required documentation, reporting incidents/hazards/near misses and contributing to team discussions
  • Initiate and encourage innovative work practices and procedures whilst maximising utilisation of resources
  • Use and maintain small plant and hand tools in a safe and effective manner

About You 

We are looking for a motivated leader who wants to lead and mentor a crew to develop themselves and deliver work on time and within budget. You are -

  • Experienced in a range of road patching vehicles and are able to prioritise your workload and crew efficiently
  • Equipped with an eye for detail and able to complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner
  • Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
  • Equipped with a safety-first focus and continuously looking for ways to provide the best outcome for our staff and our community 

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

  • Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)
  • Class HR Driver Licence 
  • SafeWork accredited certificate for Traffic Controller
  • SafeWork accredited certificate for Implement Traffic Control Plans 

About the Role

Full time: 76-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $56,217 to $64,651 pa + 11.5% super

Role Description: Click Here

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 11 May 2025

Contact: Mark Smith, Acting Overseer Roads and Traffic Services - 0410 405 339 (during business hours)

NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.

 

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About Richmond Valley

The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands.

Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.
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