Road Maintenance Officer | Local Council

• Hourly Rate: $44

• Location: North / South East

• Duration: 2-3 Month Contract (Initial) with potential for extension

• Work-Life Balance: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are currently seeking experienced Road Maintenance Officers to join several Local Council depots across the North and South-East. Working within the Infrastructure & Assets division, you will be responsible for ensuring the community’s roads and drainage systems are safe, clean, and structurally sound.

This is a "hands-on" field role perfect for someone who enjoys varied outdoor work, operates heavy plant machinery, and takes pride in maintaining public infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Maintenance: Routine and reactive maintenance of roads, drainage, and roadside assets.

• Signage & Safety: Installation and repair of road signs and ensuring worksites are signed to the Victorian Roadworks Code of Practice.

• Plant Operation: Competent operation of Backhoes, Excavators, and Loaders at various worksites.

• Heavy Driving: Driving maintenance vehicles up to 22.4 tonnes GCM (HR License required).

• Emergency Response: Participation in an after-hours duty roster for emergency road hazards when required.

• Inspections: Conducting daily pre- and post-shift plant checks and recording daily work data.

What You Bring

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong background in civil construction or municipal maintenance and hold the following:

• Licensing: Current Victorian Driver’s Licence + Heavy Rigid (HR) Truck Licence (Mandatory).

• Tickets: White Card, Traffic Control (Stop/Slow), and Traffic Management Implementation.

• Plant Competency: Proven experience operating Backhoes, Graders, and/or Loaders.

• Experience: Certificate III in Civil Construction (preferred) or substantial experience in road maintenance.

• Compliance: Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical (including Drug & Alcohol screen) and maintain a current Police Check and WWCC.

Why Join a Local Council?

• Consistent Monday to Friday hours with a reputable public sector employer.

• Directly contribute to the safety and upkeep of your local area.

• Work out of local depots

• Work within an organization that prioritizes OHS and provides all necessary PPE and high-quality plant equipment.

How to Apply

If you are a reliable operator with a strong work ethic and the required heavy vehicle licenses, we want to hear from you.

Apply now with your updated CV, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Sen at Randstad on 0400 631 711.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.