GENERAL HAND - MAINTENANCE CREW
(Full Time)

An opportunity exists for a self-motivated, enthusiastic, team-focused individual to join our team. The maintenance position is responsible for the maintenance of the Shire’s parks, gardens, roads verges and cemetery within the town site and surrounding areas. You will also be operating and maintaining trucks and other plant and machinery items to assist in the completion of road maintenance and construction projects when required. The role is required to regularly perform a range of labouring duties associated with road maintenance functions including pothole repairs, signage maintenance and general maintenance of roads, roadsides, footpaths, kerbs, drainage, bridge structures and other assets.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience and skills in civil infrastructure related works such as plant operation, road construction and maintenance,
• Commitment to organisational values and associated behaviours,
• a ‘HR’ Class driver’s license,
• a high work ethic, with the commitment to maintaining set

A total salary package will be negotiated dependent on qualifications, skills and experience. The salary package includes working a nine-day fortnight with a starting hourly rate of $30.67, plus industry and other allowances and 12% superannuation with the Shire matching payments up to an additional 5%.  

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided upon commencement and in-house training is provided, as required.

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the Operations Manager; Karl Mickle by phoning (08) 6828 1800 to further discuss this position. The position description is available on the Shire’s website at www.wandering.wa.gov.au, or by emailing admin@wandering.wa.gov.au.

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will only be considered until the position is filled. This means that the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible. Please email a covering letter and your resume detailing relevant experience to admin@wandering.wa.gov.au or post/drop off at the Shire of Wandering Administration Office, 22 Watts Street, Wandering, WA 6308 .

The Shire of Wandering is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify.

Dr Alistair Pinto

Chief Executive Officer