Civil Operations Employee

The City of Port Lincoln is seeking a full time motivated and skilled Civil Operations Employee (Concreter) to join our Civil Operations Team. The role plays a vital part in improving the presentation, safety and functionality of essential community infrastructure, including footpaths, kerbing, stormwater systems and street furniture.    

What does this Position do?

Reporting to the Supervisor Civil Operations and/or Manager Civil Assets & Operations, this position is responsible for undertaking concreting works as part of Council's routine maintenance and capital programs. While concreting is the primary function, the successful applicant will also support broader civil operations activities such as:

• Street signage, line marking, road works and waste services.
• Footpath and road verge maintenance and repairs
• Maintenance of jetties, boat ramps and other costal infrastructure
• Cleaning, graffiti removal, and general labouring tasks
• Operation and basic maintenance of plant and equipment
• Construction of Council infrastructure including general civil groundwork, concrete footpath and kerbs, furniture installations, installation of bollards and fencing, cleaning and patching drainage pits, basic asphalting skills, and general labouring duties
• Undertake other general manual tasks using hand tools, including the operation of small plant items, for the minor construction and/or maintenance of assets as directed
• Work in accordance with Councils policies, procedures, processes and specifications.
• Actively participating in training and WHS programs as required.
• Reporting of incidents, near miss, injuries, property damage and identified hazards
• Taking reasonable care to protect their own safety and the health and safety of others
• Following reasonable instruction on health and safety and injury management

About you

You'll be a team player who takes pride in producing quality workmanship and contributing to the upkeep of community infrastructure. You'll also bring a strong focus on safety, reliability and team work.

Essential Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated experience in concreting and the ability to manage works under limited instruction.
• Articulated Loader Ticket and Backhoe/Excavator Ticket (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong commitment to working in a team environment
• Drivers Licence – Class MR (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of plant and equipment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work safely as part of a team
• Physically fit and able to undertake manual work in an outdoor environment

Highly regarded but not essential Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated experience in complex concreting in the public realm
• Certificate in Civil Construction or a relevant trade qualification
• Workzone Traffic Management
• Grader Operator ticket, HR Licence, White Card, and/or Confined Space Ticket

Key performance indicators

• Assigned concreting projects are undertaken and completed within set timeframes
• Demonstrated competence and commitment to the position
• All WHS incidents and/or near misses are recorded in accordance with Council procedure.

How to Apply

If this sounds like your next career move, please do not apply via SEEK.
Submit your application through Council's Recruitment Portal: 

Your application must include:

• A cover letter addressing the key criteria of the role, and
• Your most recent resume, including contact details for at least two professional referees.

Applications close 5:00pm, Thursday 11 December 2025.
Applications will be assessed as they are received – so apply today

Enquiries:
Brad Cooper, Supervisor Civil Operations
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