Council Worker - Outdoor
Outdoor council workers are employed by local government bodies to construct and maintain roads, footpaths, gutters, flood controls, fire controls, drainage, sewerage, water-mains, parks and gardens, and to dispose of rubbish.
Outdoor council workers may perform the following tasks:
- prepare foundations for new roads
- lay and level surface material
- prepare sites for new operational works
- put up safety signs and direct traffic through the construction area
- construct footpaths, lay paving stones or bricks and lay new kerbs
- dig trenches for drainpipes and lay pipes accurately into position, then backfill and compact trenches and replace disturbed surfaces
- measure and work out roadworks materials
- unblock water, stormwater and sewerage pipes
- construct and maintain water reticulation services and sewerage collection systems
- maintain and tidy parks, gardens, nature strips and road edges, which involves general garden maintenance, removing weeds, pruning and tree planting
- maintain roads, pavements and bridges
- assist with garbage disposal and collection
- drive trucks and operate equipment such as mowers, backhoes, graders, loaders and rollers.
Specialisations:
Works Supervisor - Local Government
A works supervisor - local government manages groups of workers in construction and maintenance works. They are responsible for maintaining inventory, stock control books and ensuring the upkeep and correct operation of the council's machinery, making sure that all safety standards are met.
Protective clothing must be worn.
Personal Requirements:
- physically fit
- enjoy outdoor work
- able to work in a team.
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