Coffs Harbour City Council

Maintenance Engineer

• Do you have experience in Civil Engineering & infrastructure maintenance or construction?
• Are you a motivated leader with the ability to inspire and mentor?
• Be a part of an exciting, progressive, and dynamic organisation!

About the role

The Maintenance Engineer provides support in the leadership and management of the Transport Services section. The key responsibilities of this role are to provide expert technical advice to ensure efficient delivery of maintenance programs for critical infrastructure, including roads, drainage systems, bridges, and footpaths. The successful candidate will oversee work order scheduling, and maintenance planning, and contribute to ongoing improvement in productivity and performance measures.

The successful candidate will be responsible for;

• Leading the planning and scheduling of maintenance works in alignment with the Forward Log, Back Log, and Maintenance Schedules.
• Collaborate with coordination teams to finalise draft work schedules and adjust maintenance plans for reactionary tasks.
• Manage annual minor works programs, including footpath and kerb replacements, heavy patching, and yearly resealing programs
• Assist with grant reporting and the administration of local road authority regulations.
• Prepare contract documentation, the calling of tenders, and award contracts as necessary.
• Foster a flexible and skilled workforce through positive and effective staff management and conflict resolution.
• Utilise mobile technology and maintenance management systems to enhance work organisation and reporting.

If you have experience in infrastructure maintenance or construction and are familiar with maintenance management systems - Apply today!

What's on offer?

• Attractive Salary + Super + Civil Liability allowance (3.5% on base salary).
• Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week.
• Options to accrue flex time and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements - long service leave after 5 years.
• Scope for performance-based salary increases.
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

What are the essentials?

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering with significant experience in civil works or the maintenance management of civil infrastructure
• Current C Class drivers Licence
• National Construction Induction Certificate (White card)

Desirable

• SafeWork NSW Traffic Control certification for Prepare a Work Zone Traffic Management Plan (PWZ)
• NSW Dam Safety Surveillance Certification
• Bridge Inspection Certification (Level 1 & Level 2)
• Project Management qualifications.

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Adam Richards, Section Leader Transport Services, via email adam.richards@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 02 6648 4501 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around your application or the recruitment process, then you can reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Applications

To review the PD, and to apply for this role go to: https://coffsharbour.recruitmenthub.com.au/Positions-Vacant & enter ref code: 6692402.

Applications are to be submitted via Council's Careers page and close 9pm AEDT on 01 Dec 2024

City of Coffs Harbour is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.