Leading Hand Maintenance

Leading Hand Maintenance - Flocon

Are you ready to make a real impact on Mackay’s civil infrastructure?

We are seeking motivated and experienced Leading Hand Maintenance professionals to join our Civil Operations team in Sarina.

As a Leading Hand Maintenance Officer, you will supervise a team each day to deliver scheduled maintenance and construction activities.

You’ll apply your expertise to ensure all work meets high standards, while promoting a positive image of Council through excellent client service, efficient work practices, and the timely, high-quality completion of tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team delivering road, drainage, and other civil construction and maintenance activities.
• Plan, organise, and coordinate staff and resources to ensure timely and high-quality completion of assigned tasks.
• Perform hands‑on construction and maintenance work as required.
• Champion health and safety by leading training and promoting safe work practices in line with WH&S regulations.
• Oversee the use, maintenance, and minor repair of small plant, vehicles, and equipment.
• Manage traffic control at worksites to ensure safety for workers and the public.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required paperwork promptly.
• Provide excellent client service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and train team members, sharing knowledge and supporting skills development.
• Ensure all work complies with environmental legislation and best practice procedures.
• Carry out additional duties as directed by the Supervisor.

Essential

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate III in Civil Construction or ability to obtain within two (2) years.
• QLD “C” Class Drivers Licence or interstate equivalent.
• Note: interstate licences must be transferred to QLD within three (3) months of commencement.
• Current QLD Heavy Rigid Truck ‘HR’ Class Licence or interstate equivalent. Note: interstate licences must be transferred to QLD within three (3) months of commencement.
• Current General Construction Safety ‘White’ Card.
• Current Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) qualifications or ability to obtain within three (3) months.
• Certificate of Competency to operate road construction plant and/or equipment such as roller, loader, backhoe, grader.
• Sound ability to read, write and perform basic numerical calculations to a standard commensurate with the duties involved in the position.
• Sound skills in oral and written communication including the ability to manage clients and key stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain high level of quality assurance in all works performed.
• Ability to read, interpret and understanding basic engineering design drawings and standard drawings.
• Ability to provide high quality customer and client service.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments and/or conditions while maintaining to positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and foster a team environment.
• Competent operation of survey equipment including total station and interpreting survey data.
• Special Requirements

Willingness and flexibility to work overtime outside normal hours, where required, to undertake assigned tasks.

Why Join Us?

• Base annual salary of $70,471 – $73,016 plus allowances as applicable (the level offered will be determined on the successful candidates’ qualifications and experience.
• This is a banded Level 5/6 position)
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• 9-day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.
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