Civil Construction Apprenticeship

Your Host Employer:

Town of Gawler Council is located 42 kilometres north of Adelaide and is embedded in history and a natural riverine environment. With a short drive to the Barossa and Clare Valleys, Adelaide Hills, Murray-lands and Riverland regions, they have a rich history becoming South Australia’s first regional settlement back in 1839. 

Benefits:

  • Complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work uniforms provided
  • Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) 
  • Stable hours and leave entitlements

The Role:

Maxima, and Town of Gawler Council are looking for a motivated individual to undertake an entry-level Civil Construction Apprenticeship.

This 3-year fulltime position will enable you to develop relevant skills and knowledge within the industry through working hands-on, and support this with study on-the-job towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations.

Duties Include:

  • Site preparation and excavation
  • Level base and surface materials
  • Lay pavers
  • Repair and install drainage logistics
  • Concrete and bitumen repairs and reinstatements
  • Install safety barriers and traffic management 
  • Operate plant machinery and use power tools

About You:

  • Driven with a positive attitude
  • Enjoy working in an outdoor environment
  • Reliable, punctual and hardworking
  • Physically fit and able to move repetitively
  • Strong verbal communication skills

Role Requirements:

  • Must hold a provisional or full driver’s licence and own vehicle
  • Physically fit and healthy due to undertaking manual labour work
  • Satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment including drug and alcohol test
  • Any labouring or industry experience (desirable)

How to Apply: 

Click Apply and complete the online application form, attaching a copy of your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Recent school leavers are encouraged to apply.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

National Apprenticeship wages and conditions apply.

About Maxima:

Maxima is a leading Group Training Organisation – we manage recruitment, placement and ongoing support of trainees and apprentices on behalf of our host employers. We aim to help you kick-start your career into the job or industry of your choice, boost your employment credentials and equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to succeed in the future.

For further information please visit our website www.maxima.com.au  

At Maxima we are committed to supporting positively diverse and including workforces which value all backgrounds and experiences.  We encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, people from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, people of all gender identities and people living with a disability.

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