Lead Roadway Maintenance Technician – Infrastructure Management in Sydney

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Founded in 1963, Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions.

Position Summary: Provides leadership, direct and indirect supervision of maintenance crews while performing daily work activities of maintaining contracted assets. Responsible for maintenance, servicing and repairs of roads and other infrastructure assets. This individual will be responsible for maintaining contracted assets (such as roadways, medians, signs, guardrails, fences, bridges, tunnels, vegetation, etc.) per standards in the contract and as directed by supervisor.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Trains, directs and coordinates the work of crews to perform maintenance activities based upon local work-plan through consultation with Zone Superintendent in compliance with company safety rules and safe practices.
• Assists in making recommendations by monitoring employee performance for coaching, rewards and disciplining employees to address complaints and resolve problems.
• Directs and coordinates local emergency response and responds as needed to road closures or incidents.
• Creates safe Maintenance of Traffic (M.O.T) control by setup and removal of traffic control devices including cones, message/arrow boards, temporary signage, etc.
• Must be comfortable working from heights in bucket trucks, scaffolding, ladders and aerial platforms lifts.
• Basic maintenance and repair of structures and equipment rooms including portals, railings, expansion joints, doors, and painting as required.
• Repairs/maintains functionality of roadway catch basins, sumps and pumps, fire hydrants and other mechanical assets through use of shovels and other hand or power tools and equipment.
• Transports crew and equipment to work sites operating vehicle large trucks and specialized motor vehicles and trailers.
• Required to be available for emergency response rotations as need for overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintains clean appearance of highways and medians through litter and debris removal and disposal.
• Controls vegetation appearance and growth through use of lawn mowing equipment, hand or power trimmers, and chemical sprayers and other methods.
• Positively contribute to a diverse, inclusive and fair work environment, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of underground infrastructure maintenance.
• Ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury or accident.
• Ability to cooperate and communicate written or verbally with co-workers and supervisor.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of the standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in concrete, asphalt repair, construction and maintenance.

Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED (Required)
• One (1) year work experience in infrastructure, maintenance, and repair. (Preferred)
• A valid driver license and a good driving record are required to drive a company vehicle.

Work Conditions/Physical Demands:

• The employee is regularly required to stand; sit; walk on a wide range of surfaces; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Ready to Seize the Challenge and Move the World Together? At Webber, we are not just building infrastructure; we are building careers. If you are eager to contribute to a company that is shaping the world on the move, we want to hear from you.