Road Maintenance Officer

Hume City Council| Monday to Friday | 6:30am-3:30pm

About the Role

We're seeking a proactive and experienced Road Maintenance Officer to join Hume City Council's dedicated Infrastructure Maintenance team. You'll play a vital role in keeping Hume's road networks safe, clean, and structurally sound for our growing community.

This is a hands-on role focused on asphalt and road signage repairs, general road infrastructure maintenance, and operation of heavy vehicles and plant. If you're passionate about outdoor work, community safety, and making a visible impact - this is your opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out asphalt patching, road repairs, and routine signage maintenance

Drive and operate Council vehicles and road maintenance plant (e.g. backhoes, excavators, etc.)

Conduct regular inspections and perform preventative maintenance on roads, drainage, signage, and bridges

Erect and maintain safety signage, barriers, and traffic control measures according to Victorian standards

Maintain daily work records, contribute to asset condition reporting, and assist in program development

What You'll Need

White Card (Construction Induction Card)

Relevant experience in road maintenance

Current Heavy Rigid (HR) Truck Licence and General Driver's Licence

Sound knowledge of municipal road maintenance standards and OH&S practices

Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused attitude

Ability to plan and prioritise daily tasks, including working independently

Willingness to participate in after-hours on-call duties when required

Desirable (not essential):

Forklift Licence

Demonstrated experience operating plant such as graders, backhoes, and loaders

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Competency certificates for plant operation

About Us

FINDMEA is a national employment agency with a passionate management team, combining over 40 years of recruitment experience to find the right people. For us, its personal. We see beyond the CV to discover your real potential. If you are interested in this very exciting role and would like to gain a foothold into your Local Government, then please apply!

For further information about the role, please contact: Bianca Statham - Talent Acquisition Specialist 0478 841 001