Crew Leader

**Job Number**:
500149

**The details**:

- Permanent Full Time
- $73,734 pa (includes industry allowance and uniform allowance) + 12% super + a commuter use vehicle + leave loading. _Progression in remuneration (up to Level 8 - $75,378 pa inc. allowances + super) is available for this position upon meeting performance and training requirements outlined in a structured crew leader framework._
Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream B) - Level 7 of the EBA5
- 9 day fortnight
- 76 hour fortnight
- Home Depot Location: Caboolture & Petrie (2 positions available) - please note, the Petrie based position will be transitioning to a Narangba location in the coming months.

As one of our Regional Rural Roads Crew Leader's working within the Roads and Drains team, you'll lead and work alongside a small team of labourers and machine operators delivering assigned maintenance tasks on Council's road network across the City of Moreton Bay Area. Your responsibilities will include:

- overseeing the onsite daily operational delivery of rural unsealed road maintenance _or _rural road shoulder maintenance activities
- providing guidance and technical support to an operational team - including external contractors
- carrying out general labouring tasks as required
- detecting relative defect causes to propose effective solutions
- taking the lead in identifying and allocating necessary resources/materials for task completion
- use technology/software to update and manage work orders and administrative tasks
- assisting with developing and reviewing plans, maintenance schedules and maintaining associated records

We are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability, and we are seeking people who resonate with these values.

There are two Crew Leader positions available in separate teams focusing on slightly different rural roads maintenance activities, the teams are outlined below:
Unsealed/Gravel Roads Team - _Caboolture Home Depot Location_

The unsealed/gravel roads team undertake maintenance on Council's rural unsealed/gravel road network. The unsealed/gravel roads crew work with several pieces of plant/equipment necessary to complete the work which include a grader, roller, tipper truck and a water truck.

Shoulder Grading Crew - _Petrie Home Depot Location (eventually transitioning to Narangba)_

This team carry out both high and low road shoulder maintenance on Council's rural road network. The shoulder grading crew work with several pieces of plant/equipment necessary to complete the work which include a grader, roller, backhoe, tractor with rotary broom attachment/s, a water truck and a tipper truck.

**About you**

Ideally you will have demonstrated recent hands on experience in unsealed roads and/or shoulder maintenance and some experience working with similar machines and leading people. We'll definitely need you to bring your strong communication skills for effective interaction with both internal and external stakeholders, proven ability to perform manual tasks in safety oriented environments, proficiency with relevant technology and capability to handle basic administrative duties.

Paired with the above mentioned skills and experience, you will also hold:

- a current truck licence (minimum medium rigid - MR)
- a Construction Induction card (or be willing to obtain prior to commencement)
- a Certificate III in Civil Construction or a similar qualification in a relevant field
- a Traffic Management Implementation licence and a high risk work dogging (HRW DG) licence (or be willing to obtain within 6 months of commencement)

Additionally, certification in the operation of relevant plant/equipment such as (LG) Graders, (LB) Backhoes and (LR) Rollers would be considered highly desirable.

**Why City of Moreton Bay?**

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what _can be_ - for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

- **See it.** To build a city of the future, first, you have to _see it_. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
- **Shape it.** You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters - and it’s yours to shape and own.
- **Live it.**