Civil Works Operator

Civil Labourer / Road Maintenance Worker
Permanent, Full Time Opportunity 
$65,000 – $79,000 inclusive of adverse working allowance + up to 15% Superannuation
9-Day Fortnight (enjoy every second Friday off!)
Local Government Stability

If you’re the kind of person who takes pride in seeing a job done properly (the road repaired, the kerb finished cleanly, the drainage flowing the way it should), you’ll feel right at home in our Civil Works team.

The City of Armadale is looking for skilled, safety focused workers who enjoy operating plant, working outdoors, and being part of a reliable crew that supports each other.

What We Offer

• Be home every night – no FIFO!
• 9-day fortnight – enjoy every second Friday off
• Opportunities to gain plant and civil construction tickets
• Supportive crew environment
• Stable long-term employment with local government

If you're currently working in construction or labour hire and want more stability and better work-life balance, this could be the opportunity you're looking for.

What You’ll Be Doing
Working with an experienced crew, you’ll help build and maintain the City’s roads and drainage network, including:

• Road repairs – potholes, patching, resurfacing support
• Kerb and footpath works – repairs, reinstatements, concrete finishing
• Drainage maintenance – pits, pipes, stormwater infrastructure
• Operating civil plant – loaders, rollers, skid steers, excavators, watercarts
• Traffic management setup
• General civil labouring and site preparation

You’ll follow established work orders, contribute to asset feedback, and uphold strong safety and environmental standards every day.

Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for someone with experience in:

• Construction labouring
• Civil works or road maintenance
• Drainage crews
• Landscaping or outdoor maintenance
• Traffic control
• General labouring
• Landscaping

If you’re reliable, safety minded, and enjoy working in a crew environment, you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Need

• Current HR Driver’s License
• Experience in civil construction, road maintenance or plant operation
• Strong safety awareness and understanding of safe work practices
• Ability to work outdoors and undertake physical work
• Ability to obtain a National Police Certificate

Desirable

• Basic Worksite Traffic Management (BWTM) certification
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Experience with asphalt, concrete, stormwater, pipe laying or confined space

Apply Now
Ready to join a well-run team and make a visible impact in the community? Apply via the City of Armadale Careers page with your CV

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and may close early. Need a hand with your application? Give us a call on 9394 5024 or email [email protected] – we're happy to help.

Join Us in Making a Difference

The City of Armadale is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and those from different cultural backgrounds, to apply.