Civil Construction Specialist

About the Role:

Under the direction of the Civil Crew Supervisor, you will assist with the construction of Council's civil infrastructure projects and operational maintenance projects across the Torres Strait in a safe, effective, and efficient manner consistent with Council's procedures and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manual labour activities required to assist in the delivery of capital works projects.
• Ensuring works are completed in timeframes provided by the Civil Crew Supervisor.
• Operating fixed and mobile fixtures, plant, machinery, tools, and equipment to undertake the civil works in Torres Strait.
• Operating heavy plant and equipment as required (subject to competency).
• Providing support and performing general activities to support Construction Works.
• Working cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime to meet the requirements for Construction Works.
• General Engineering Officer duties when working on base division as required by the Divisional Engineering Officer.
• Working with Divisional Engineering Officer and other engineering officers to assist in the delivery of services to the community.

Requirements:

• Mandatory Current "C" class, Type "Provisional" or higher Queensland Drivers licence (Open) and not expired.
• Current Construction Industry General Induction Card.
• Previous experience in civil construction.
• Current Licences to operate plant and heavy machinery (e.g. Excavator, Grader, Roller, Skid Steer, Backhoe, Tip Truck, etc.) required.
• Certificate 3 in Civil Construction Plant Operations highly desirable.
• Must be able to work in a team, be reliable and flexible, and able to follow instructions.
• Frequent travel throughout the Torres Strait Islands is a requirement of this position.