Bitumen and Pavement Repair Driver - Ipswich, Australia - Ipswich City Council

Ipswich City Council

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Ipswich, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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About us

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity.

It is the state's fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

_'Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'_
We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

About the role

As a Bitumen and Pavement Repair Driver you will be part of the Roads and Drainage team in the Works and Field Services Branch.

This role is responsible for maintenance and patching repairs of the road network in Ipswich.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

General maintenance of Council's Road network
Deliver a program of works as part of the bitumen and patching crews
Adhere to workplace health and safety guidelines and regulations
Ensure continuous improvement
Participate in and encourage professional development within the team

View the position description for more details about the role.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

A Current Medium Rigid (MR) Licence (mandatory)
An excellent fit with our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership
Relevant qualifications and experience in Civil Construction
Familiarity with local road network
The ability to be resilient and agile
A preemployment medical will be required for this role (Including drug and alcohol testing)

About the benefits

This is a Permanent position, LGE 4-5 with a salary commencing at $64, 571 plus superannuation of up to 12.5%.

Become a key member of a team that is passionate and dedicated to building a positive, inclusive, and constructive workplace culture
Supportive culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance
Ongoing learning, development, and career opportunities
Employee health and wellbeing programs
Four (4) weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading, cultural leave, and other leave options
A variety of salary packaging options that includes, financial advice, income protection insurance, professional membership, novated leases and more.

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

- a cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- a resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 7 February 2024

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability.

We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.