Team Leader Bitumen Patching PN 2046

Job No: KSC148

Location: Kempsey

Employment Status: Full-time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 30 Nov 2018 AWST

About us    

Kempsey Shire Council is a local government authority located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for genuine hospitality, its pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rocky river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages. 

The opportunity    

We are seeking expressions of interest for a Team Leader Bitumen Patching for the Infrastructure Delivery Team.  This position will provide services in construction and maintenance of roads.

To be successful in this position, you should possess a relevant qualification and at least 3 years' experience in bitumen patching or road maintenance industry; at least 2 years' experience driving/operating bitumen patching trucks and sprayed bitumen sealing works; understand the principles of road patching, heavy patching and sprayed bitumen seals; and the ability to lead and supervise team members.  You should hold current Traffic Controller, Implement Traffic Management Plan, and Prepare Work Zone Traffic Management Plans certification; WHS Construction Induction Card, and HR or MR Drivers Licence (HR preferred).

On offer

In return, you will be rewarded by:

• Recognition and a market based remuneration package
• Career development
• A fantastic lifestyle and work-life balance in a pristine environment on the Mid-North Coast of NSW
• Total remuneration package of $62,000 to $69,000 pa (including 9.5% superannuation)

Key accountabilities

The tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Organising and leading the team, and passing on skills and techniques to other members of the team to enable efficient use of manpower, plant and materials
• Carrying out bitumen restoration works as required
• Identify pavement defects on roads which may be critical to be repaired
• Operating and carrying out routine maintenance works on the truck and ensuring plant is serviced and maintained in accordance with plant requirements

For more information regarding this role please contact Dale Smith on 6566 3200

Please note:  Applications for this position will close as soon as a pool of suitable applications has been received.  Don't wait...Act now!

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please complete the application form below and provide the following information:

• A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role.
• Your current CV or resume of no more than two pages which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees

Please note:   You will need to complete your application in one sitting as you will not be able to save the application or return to it at a later date. 

You will receive an e-mail to confirm your application has been received. Thank you, and good luck with your application.

Further information:

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact Human Resources on 0412 875 854 or by emailing jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

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