Team Member Grading Maintenance

Part of a collaborative and supportive team

Permanent Full Time – 9 day fortnight – Commuter Use Vehicle

Salary: $75,619 - $77,214pa + Super

If precision grading is your specialty and you are looking for a role that supports a work life balance, then this might be the role you are looking for.

We are seeking an experienced civil construction worker who is skilled in ‘grader operations’ to join our highly skilled and diverse Civil Construction Team to work across Councils region and play a pivotal role in the delivery of Council’s unsealed road maintenance program.

Our area is rural, features a good portion of the internationally renowned Barossa Valley, some iconic historic townships, and settlements as well as rapidly expanding developments, particularly the Roseworthy Township, offering a diversity of road networks and civil works to keep the role interesting and challenging.

This role is based at Freeling, about 15 minutes from Gawler.

What the role entails:

Patrol Grading of council’s unsealed road network

Construction grading of new roads (as required)

Assisting with the maintenance of Council’s stormwater drainage and general maintenance

Truck driving duties including relieving duties

Carrying out maintenance and minor repairs on plant and equipment

What we are looking for:

An experienced patrol grader or road construction final trim operator

HC Licence

Verification of competency or licence in Grader Operations

A Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent fields (highly desirable)

Earthmoving plant tickets (highly desirable)

White Card (highly desirable)

Work Zone Traffic Mangement Card (highly desirable)

Strong interpersonal skills and work ethic, with an ability to maintain diplomacy and professionalism with a customer service focus.

In return you will not only be part of a great team, but you will also have access to Council’s wellbeing program, journey and income protection, professional growth and training, commuter use of a Council vehicle to travel to worksites, as well as a nine-day fortnight.

If you are attracted to a challenging and rewarding role within a progressive and welcoming organisation, and hold the appropriate experience and skills, we encourage you to apply.

More information is available at Employment Opportunities | Light Regional Council

To discuss this position in confidence, please contact Jason Norman, Manager Depot Operations on (08) 8525 3200.

Applications are invited to [email protected] . Submissions close 5pm, Friday 7 November 2025.

Applicants are advised that interviews may commence before the closing date, so don’t wait to submit your application.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Police and/or Employment Probity Check

Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages and embraces diversity, supporting an inclusive culture