Ganger Construction and Maintenance – Mount Molloy

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Mareeba Shire Council is a strong, progressive Council based on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland and stretches across the base of Cape York Peninsula and westwards from the coastal escarpment behind Cairns. It is a shire of diversity with a vibrant, multicultural population and landscapes that vary from pristine rainforest and lakes to productive agricultural farms and cattle properties. Mount Molloy is a historic mining and timber town located north of Mareeba approximately a 90 minutes drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relative proximity to Mareeba and Cairns.

Our Vacancy

We are seeking a Ganger Construction and Maintenance (C&M) based at the Mount Molloy depot who will assist in the delivery of road maintenance and construction activities within the Mareeba Shire. The position is a hands on role and provides day to day operational direction and supervision to a small team to produce an efficient and effective C&M service delivery. This position will primarily be based at Mount Molloy however may be required to undertake work at various locations throughout the shire.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in road maintenance and construction procedures and supervising a small work group, the ability to problem solve and work towards deadlines and will have basic computer skills.

The position calls for physically demanding work to be undertaken in a hot and humid climate on a day to day basis. It is the responsibility of the incumbent to ensure they are physically fit and able to efficiently and consistently undertake these tasks. Council may require applicants to undergo a full physical pre-employment medical examination which includes drug and alcohol testing during the recruitment process. Maintenance of a safe working environment and application of correct manual handling techniques are mandatory requirements for this position.

Further details about the responsibilities and requirements are outlined in the enclosed position description.

If you have the required skills and experiences we would love to hear from you!

Benefits of this position

How to apply

To apply for this position please submit the following documents to our recruitment email address: [email protected]

Contact

For further inquiries please contact Darrin Hastie, Coordinator Transport Infrastructure on (07) 4086 4696.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 10 March 2019