We are currently looking for an experienced HC Drivers to work within our busy Asphalt crews on a full-time basis. The successful applicants will be based out of our Caloundra or Yatala depot with travel throughout QLD.

Due to the physical nature of this role, applicants must be willing to undergo a mandatory pre-employment medical.

To be successful in this role, the applicant will:

• Previous experience operating Road Rangers or Tipper Trucks with a focus on Walking floor versions
• Able to competently tow plant trailers
• Hold a HC license
• Enjoy working in an outdoor environment
• Be able to travel with the crew and live away from home
• Be able to work flexible hours to meet operation requirements as well as work night and weekend shifts as and when required
• Have a valid WHS White Card
• Completed a RII load restraint course
• Have a commitment to workplace health and safety
• Be self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic

Desirable qualifications and attributes include:

• Experience in the road construction industry
• Valid HC license required
• Competency transferring Bulk liquids
• Competency using Rollers, Front End Loaders & Skid Steers Desirable

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career in road maintenance with a supportive team environment and excellent culture.

If you have a strong work ethic and are looking for a long-term opportunity, we want to hear from you!

We are currently seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team based in Bibra Lake. This role will support the growth and position within the industry by building effective customer relationships through good communication, high quality service and support.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for accurate and efficient tendering.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Lead the management and development of tenders, quotations and offers
• Prepare quotes, offers, tenders and expressions of interest
• Manage standard cost information
• Strengthen, maintain and develop existing and new customers
• Identify best practice for operations and implement approved strategies
• Manage product/service mix, pricing and margins according to agreed aims
• Analysing and reporting on trends

The Ideal Candidate will possess the following essential skills and experience:

• Proven success in estimating, contract management or project management in the Spray Seal or Bitumen industry
• Relevant qualifications in the engineering or similar field
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• High level negotiation and analytical skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing deadlines

The successful applicant will be rewarded with a competitive salary, job satisfaction and the opportunity to work with an organisation focused on safety and genuine employee development.

If you have a strong work ethic and are looking for a long-term opportunity, we want to hear from you!

We are currently seeking a Field Quality Assurance Representative to join our team based in Yatala. Reporting to the Spray Seal Supervisor and working as a full-time member of the surfacing crew, the primary purpose of this role is to ensure that appropriate levels of compliance checks are undertaken to ensure the integrity of the product being paved or sprayed, meets the expectations of the company and client.

This role will suit a Graduate/ Post Grad Engineer & someone who has the ability to travel & work away as required.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Complete daily quality assurance records on site, including verifying areas and ensuring hold points are signed off
• Completing pavement quality inspections, including documenting, and recording potential defects
• Sampling aggregate to return to laboratory for conformance testing
• Obtaining on site bitumen samples
• Ensure all the required records relating to products produced, paved, or sprayed and lots are documented and collated in the correct format
• Monitor and report quality performance and issues
• Ensure compliance with the Colas Qld Integrated Management System as related to the works and carry out audits and inspection of the systems and process
• Demonstrate support of Colas Qld mission, values and commitment to the highest safety, environment, and quality performance
• Other duties as required

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current driver’s license
• White Card
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with all people
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines
• A strong customer focus
• Basic mathematical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to travel & work away when required

Experience looked favourably upon includes:

• Previous experience working with asphalt and bituminous products
• Previous experience working in civil construction
• Previous experience working in a Field Testing / QA role
• Previous experience working in a Surveying role
• Previous experience working in a Drafting role

The successful applicant will be rewarded with an attractive hourly rate, job satisfaction and the opportunity to work with an organisation focused on safety and genuine career development.

If you have a strong work ethic and are looking for a long term opportunity we want to hear from you!

Colas Australia are currently seeking multiple experienced Project Managers who are results driven and are willing to be located across our divisions within Australia.

Reporting to the Area or State Manager, you will manage client stakeholders and establish project timelines and budgets that allow for the delivery of the most strategic functionality within the project constraints.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the project team to prioritise signed off project work based on analysis of strategic importance, tasks outstanding, obstacles or barriers, budgets, resources, and deadlines
• Establish and maintain a usable and well-communicated schedule for all phases of a project
• Manage scope creep through client change orders, internal change orders, phased delivery, or other methods to ensure projects deliver on timeline, scope, budget, and strategy expectations
• Identify, track, manage and mitigate risk on specific client engagements and escalate these issues when necessary to ensure minimal impact to quality, budget, and timeline
• Ensure project meets internal and client expectations with respect to quality, budget, and delivery timelines
• Build a knowledge base of each client’s business, organisation, and objectives
• Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and competencies:

• Civil Engineering Tertiary Qualifications
• Previous Project Management experience on Road Projects within the civil, asphalt or spray seal industry
• Previous experience in Estimating, Tendering or Contracts Management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and on budget
• Proficient MS Office skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project

What Colas can offer you:

• Relocation assistance – Including VISA Sponsorship and costs where applicable
• Private health insurance – to applicable VISA entrants
• Group Life Insurance
• Competitive salary package + allowances
• Motor Vehicle
• Mobile phone + Laptop
• Endless training opportunities

Colas Australia are currently seeking multiple energetic Project Engineer’s, who strive on delivering success and are willing to take on opportunities across our locations within Australia.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will assist with tendering, planning, project delivery and stakeholder management, with a focus on Quality, Safety, Budget, and Program outcomes for various projects up to $20M.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prioritise, manage, and lead the team to ensure projects deliver on time
• Establish project schedules and control project changes
• Planning and execution of project deliverables on a weekly basis
• Assist with the preparation of progress reports, costing, variation management and project claims
• Communicate with key stakeholders at a project level including Clients, Asset Owners and Subcontractors
• Ensure projects meet both internal and client expectations, with respect to quality, safety, budget, delivery timelines, and strategy
• Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions
• Assist in the development of our Graduate Engineer’s and the Project team

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and competencies:

• Civil Engineering Tertiary Qualifications
• Previous experience on Road Projects within the civil, asphalt or spray seal industry
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and on budget
• Proficient MS Office skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project

What Colas can offer you:

• Relocation assistance – Including VISA Sponsorship and costs where applicable
• Private health insurance – to applicable VISA entrants
• Group Life Insurance
• Competitive salary package + allowances
• Motor Vehicle
• Mobile phone + Laptop
• Endless training opportunities

We are currently looking for a hard-working, experienced Asphalt Plant Operator to assist with our mobile asphalt production.

This role will be based out of Caloundra and will require periodic travel.

The successful candidate will hold:

• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Forklift Licence
• White Card

Essential attributes:

• Able to work as an effective operator and part of a team
• Able to work efficiently and to deadlines including overtime when required
• Able to accurately complete all paperwork

Desired attributes:

• Previous experience in Asphalt, Manufacturing, Civil Road Construction or Bitumen industry or equivalent
• Understanding of WHS&E Legislation, Dangerous Goods Legislation, and safety requirements for Asphalt
• Knowledge of the use of bitumen and bitumen specialty products.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career in manufacturing with a supportive team environment with an excellent culture.

Colas prides itself on its commitment to workplace health and safety along with the ability to deliver quality products.

If you have a strong work ethic and are looking for a long term opportunity we want to hear from you!

Please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your resume.

We are currently looking for a hard-working, experienced Asphalt Plant Operator to join our team.

The successful candidate will hold:

• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Forklift Licence
• White Card

Essential attributes:

• Able to work as an effective operator and part of a team
• Able to work efficiently and to deadlines including overtime when required
• Able to accurately complete all paperwork

Desired attributes:

• Previous experience in Asphalt, Manufacturing, Civil Road Construction or Bitumen industry or equivalent
• Understanding of WHS&E Legislation, Dangerous Goods Legislation, and safety requirements for Asphalt
• Knowledge of the use of bitumen and bitumen specialty products.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career in manufacturing with a supportive team environment with an excellent culture.

Colas prides itself on its commitment to workplace health and safety along with the ability to deliver quality products.

If you have a strong work ethic and are looking for a long term opportunity we want to hear from you!

Please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your resume.

Successful applicants will be contacted via phone.

COLAS Solutions, a leader in the road construction and maintenance industry, are currently looking for keen & enthusiastic labourers to work within our busy Sealcoat Road Construction crews on an ongoing casual basis. 

The successful applicants will be based out of our Somersby depot with travel throughout NSW and Interstate. This role will suit someone available to work up to 6 days per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The role of a labourer will involve general labouring whilst learning to use our Sealcoat equipment and general crew hand tasks. Due to the physical nature of this role, applicants must be willing to undergo a mandatory pre-employment medical.

To be successful in this role, the applicant will:

• Enjoy working in an outdoor environment
• Be able to travel with the crew and live away from home
• Be able to work flexible hours to meet operation requirements as well as work night and weekend shifts as and when required
• Have a valid driver’s licence
• Have a valid WHS White Card
• Have a commitment to workplace health and safety
• Be self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic

Desirable qualifications and attributes include:

• Experience in the road construction industry
• Valid HR or MC licence
• Valid Dangerous Goods Licence
• Competency using Rollers, Front End Loaders & Skid Steers

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career in road maintenance with a supportive team environment and excellent culture.

If you have a strong work ethic and are looking for a long term opportunity we want to hear from you!

We are currently looking for an experienced Bitumen Sprayer Driver to work within our busy WA Spray Seal crew.

To be successful in this position, we require the following skills/experience:

• Previous experience operating a sprayer truck
• Able to competently tow a bitumen dog trailer and spray bitumen products at required specifications and standards
• Able to conduct safety checks and complete reports as required
• Able to accurately complete all paperwork
• Able to work efficiently
• Able to work as an effective crew member and part of a team
• Able to work efficiently and to deadlines including overtime when required
• Willingness to travel and work away as required
• Dangerous Goods License
• HC drivers’ license

The successful applicants will be rewarded with an attractive salary, job satisfaction and the opportunity to work with an organisation focused on safety and genuine career development.

If you have a strong work ethic and are looking for a long term opportunity we want to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis. This role will see you become an integral part of our expert Operational Team who will guide you to develop a range of technical and project management skills.

You will be provided with hands on experience and guided to develop skills in:

• Road Construction and Surfacing Works on State, Local and Private Construction Projects
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Skills including sampling, testing and reporting
• Field Construction Techniques
• Quality Management, including reporting and document control
• Safety & Environmental procedures

Minimum requirements:

• Civil Engineering degree
• Vacation / work experience previously completed during studies
• Intermediate Microsoft Office experience including Microsoft Excel
• Construction Induction Card
• Australian Drivers Licence
• Flexibility to travel & work away as required on a project basis
• A strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn, and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven environment

What’s on offer?

In return the successful applicant will be rewarded with:

• professional development in the Civil Engineering and Project Management field
• a competitive salary package
• company vehicle
• living away allowances + more!
• mobile phone & laptop
• coaching & mentoring
• endless training opportunities

If you are looking to kick start your career with a global organisation who is focused on safety and genuine employee development, click apply now!

We are currently looking for an energetic Project Engineer, who strives on delivering success. You will require excellent organisational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and on budget. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will assist with building/managing stakeholders relationships, establishing project time lines and budgets that allow for the delivery of the most strategic functionality within the project constraints.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prioritise, manage and lead the team to ensure projects deliver on time.
• Establish and maintain a usable and well-communicated schedule for all phases of a project.
• Record and control project changes.
• Identify and mitigate risk on specific client engagements and escalate these issues when necessary to ensure minimal impact to quality, budget, and time line.
• Ensure projects meet both internal and client expectations, with respect to quality, budget, delivery time lines, and strategy.
• Build a knowledge base of each client’s business, organisation and objectives.
• Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
• Assist in the development of Graduate Engineer and the Project Team

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and competencies:

• Civil Engineering Tertiary Qualifications
• 2-3 years Civil experience required, Asphalt and Spray seal experience preferred but not essential
• Previous experience in Estimating, Tendering or Contracts Management
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and on budget
• Proficient MS Office skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project

In return the successful applicant will be rewarded with a competitive salary package, job satisfaction and the opportunity to work with an organisation focused on safety and genuine employee development.

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please click apply now!

We are currently seeking multiple Multi Skilled Asphalt Workers to join our crews based out of Caloundra.

To be successful in this role, the applicant will:

• Be competent in the following roles: level hand, paver operator and steel roller operator
• Bobcat and crew truck experience highly regarded
• Have a commitment to workplace, health and safety
• Be self motivated and possess a strong work ethic
• Enjoy working in an outdoor environment
• Be able to travel with the crew and live away from home when required
• Be able to work flexible hours to meet operation requirements as well as work night and weekend shifts as and when required
• Have a valid Driver’s licence
• Have a valid White Card
• Have a valid Forklift License

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive hourly rate along with benefits and a living away allowance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career in road maintenance and work within a supportive team environment and excellent culture.

If you have a strong work ethic and are looking for a long term opportunity we want to hear from you!

Please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your resume.

We are currently looking for an experienced Laboratory Technician to join our busy plant in Wide Bay on a full-time basis.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Successfully formulating, communicating and implementing sound strategies and plans in relation to technical services and production.
• Review laboratory operations and develop and implement strategies to improve the operation and safety, quality, environmental and financial performance of the laboratory and laboratory services.
• Preparation of reports and assessments
• Ensuring the safe operation of equipment
• Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders

The Ideal Candidate will possess the following essential skills and experience:

• Have knowledge of Asphalt Testing and Manufacturing process
• Knowledge of bitumen grades and properties
• Experience in laboratory testing techniques and procedures relevant to Asphalt
• Knowledge of laboratory set up and calibration requirements
• Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques
• Methodical and good record keeping skills
• Ability to work under pressure and work through issues
• Experience in safe handling and storage of chemicals
• Ideally have 2-5yrs previous experience in Construction Materials Testing Laboratory or similar field

In return the successful applicant will be rewarded with a competitive hourly rate, job satisfaction and the opportunity to work within a growing organisation focused on safety and genuine employee development.

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please click apply now!

The Role

We are currently looking for an experienced Laboratory Technician to join our busy plant in Yatala on a full-time basis.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Successfully formulating, communicating and implementing sound strategies and plans in relation to technical services and production.
• Review laboratory operations and develop and implement strategies to improve the operation and safety, quality, environmental and financial performance of the laboratory and laboratory services.
• Preparation of reports and assessments
• Ensuring the safe operation of equipment
• Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders

The Ideal Candidate will possess the following essential skills and experience:

• Have knowledge of Asphalt Testing and Manufacturing process
• Knowledge of bitumen grades and properties
• Experience in laboratory testing techniques and procedures relevant to Asphalt
• Knowledge of laboratory set up and calibration requirements
• Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques
• Methodical and good record keeping skills
• Ability to work under pressure and work through issues
• Experience in safe handling and storage of chemicals
• Ideally have 2-5yrs previous experience in Construction Materials Testing Laboratory or similar field

In return the successful applicant will be rewarded with a competitive hourly rate, job satisfaction and the opportunity to work within a growing organisation focused on safety and genuine employee development.

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please click apply now!

The Role

We are currently looking for an experienced and highly capable Truck Operator to work within our busy Spray Seal crew. The successful applicant will be based out of our Rockhampton depot.

To be considered for this role you will have good operating skills with the ability to:

• Access, interpret and apply technical information
• Maintain equipment records
• Use relevant hand tools
• Apply problem identification and solving techniques
• Fully competent in the successful calculation and set up of specified spread rates
• A general understanding of bitumen spray rates and aggregate spread rates
• Basic maintenance requirements and the ability and willingness to carry them out
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised with a high degree of understanding in machine and plant operations
• Good mechanical knowledge.

To be successful in this position, we require the following skills/experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience operating a Spreader Truck – highly regarded
• Current HC license
• Current White Card
• Experience in the bitumen and asphalt surfacing industry – highly regarded, not essential
• Able to work as an effective crew member and part of a team
• Able to work efficiently and to deadlines including overtime when required
• Good verbal and written skills

The successful applicant will be rewarded with a competitive hourly rate, job satisfaction and the opportunity to work with an organisation focused on safety and employee development.

If you have a strong work ethic and are looking for a long term opportunity, we want to hear from you!

Please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your resume.

We are currently looking for an energetic Project Engineer, who strives on delivering success. You will require excellent organisational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and on budget.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will assist with tendering, planning, project delivery and stakeholder management, with a focus on Quality, Safety, Budget and Program outcomes for various projects up to $20M.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prioritise, manage, and lead the team to ensure projects deliver on time.
• Establish project schedules and control project changes.
• Planning and execution of project deliverables on a weekly basis.
• Assist with the preparation of progress reports, costing, variation management and project claims.
• Communicate with key stakeholders at a project level including Clients, Asset Owners and Subcontractors.
• Ensure projects meet both internal and client expectations, with respect to quality, safety, budget, delivery timelines, and strategy.
• Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
• Assist in the development of Graduate Engineer and the Project Team

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and competencies:

• Civil Engineering Tertiary Qualifications
• Previous experience on State Controlled Road Projects within the civil, asphalt or spray seal industry
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and on budget
• Proficient MS Office skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project

In return the successful applicant will be rewarded with a competitive salary package, job satisfaction and the opportunity to work with an organisation focused on safety and genuine employee development.

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please click apply now!

COLAS QLD, a leader in the road construction and maintenance industry, are currently looking for  experienced Bitumen Sprayer Drivers to work within our busy QLD Spray Seal crew.

To be successful in this position, we require the following skills/experience:

• Previous experience operating a sprayer truck
• Able to competently tow a bitumen dog trailer and spray bitumen products at required specifications and standards
• Able to conduct safety checks and complete reports as required
• Able to accurately complete all paperwork
• Able to work efficiently
• Able to work as an effective crew member and part of a team
• Able to work efficiently and to deadlines including overtime when required
• Willingness to travel and work away when required
• Dangerous Goods License
• HC drivers’ license

The successful applicants will be rewarded with an attractive salary, job satisfaction and the opportunity to work with an organisation focused on safety and genuine career development.

If you have a strong work ethic and are looking for a long term opportunity we want to hear from you!

Please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your resume.

“Colas Australia are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander & people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply”