Advanced Plant Operator — GPS-Guided Civil Machinery

Gunnedah Shire Council; Gunnedah; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RDO every 2 weeks

$8,000 Attraction & Retention Bonus

MyLeave up to 5 days

Job summary

Gunnedah Shire Council seeks Specialist Plant Operators for Civil Construction to operate advanced plant, follow safety procedures, and support municipal infrastructure projects in a rural NSW community.

You will manage GPS-guided machinery, contribute to road works, and uphold WHS standards while collaborating with the Works team to meet schedules. A strong safety mindset and relevant certificates are essential.

Qualifications

• Cert 4 in Civil Construction or equivalent with 5+ years of direct work experience.
• Experience operating GPS guided graders and other plant equipment.
• HC class driver's licence highly desired; PWZ ticket highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain assigned complex plant safely and in line with procedures.
• Ensure compliance with WHS policies and with regulatory requirements.
• Perform general road maintenance works to construct and maintain infrastructure; operate small plant and hand tools.
• Quality check work and remediate defects.
• Supervise staff as delegated by Team Leader.
• Collaborate with department to meet timeframes and standards.
• Apply WHS and risk management systems per policies.
• Complete administrative tasks as required.
• Maintain required qualifications and undertake training to meet role.
• Participate in on-call duties as required.

Skills

GPS operation

Plant operation

Safety compliance

Education

Cert 3 in Civil Construction

Cert 4 in Civil Construction

PWZ ticket

Tools

GPS guidance systems

PWZ ticket

Job description

Gunnedah Shire Council seeks Specialist Plant Operators for Civil Construction to operate advanced plant, follow safety procedures, and support municipal infrastructure projects in a rural NSW community.

You will manage GPS-guided machinery, contribute to road works, and uphold WHS standards while collaborating with the Works team to meet schedules. A strong safety mindset and relevant certificates are essential.