Backhoe / Excavator Operator

Camden Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38-hour week

Fortnightly rostered day off

Health program

Free parking

Career development

Job summary

Camden Council is seeking an experienced plant operator to contribute to civil construction within the local government area. You will use backhoes and excavators to deliver and maintain infrastructure assets while adhering to WHS and EEO standards.

Join a team-oriented organisation in a role that supports career development and community growth, with a fortnightly rostered day off and health programs available. This is a full-time opportunity based in the Camden area.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience operating backhoe or excavator with a licence equivalent to LB/LE Workcover.
• Demonstrated ability to apply WHS and EEO principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• OH&S General Induction for Construction Work Certificate.
• MR or HR Drivers licence and Traffic Control Certificate.
• Ability to operate plant and equipment for road construction/maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate backhoe and/or excavator on civil works.
• Deliver and maintain infrastructure assets for the local government area.
• Follow WHS and EEO principles in daily operations.
• Collaborate with team to complete road construction/maintenance tasks.

Skills

Backhoe/Excavator operation

WHS & EEO compliance

Teamwork

MR/HR Driver's licence

Traffic Control Certificate

Plant & equipment operation

Education

LB/LE Workcover licence or equivalent

Job description

• Enjoy a38-hourworking week with a fortnightly rostered day off
• Health program includingfree flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options
• Close to shops andamenities in the heart of Narellan
• Free parking
• Join an organisationcommitted to offering and supporting professional careerdevelopment

Are you looking for an opportunity to utilise your skills incivil construction to make a difference in the community? This is a greatopportunity to use your extensive knowledge of plant operation and civilconstruction to deliver and maintain infrastructure assets in the localgovernment area.
If you value a challenging, diverse, and rapidlyevolving working environment which provides the opportunity to make adifference, don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something great.

We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culturethat is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities ofall people.

Come join an organisation with endless opportunities,where people choose to work because they are inspired by the chance to shape,influence, and grow a community. As the community continues to grow, thisopportunity will allow you to grow with it!

• Considerable experienceoperating Backhoe and/or Excavator with certificate equivalent to LB, LEWorkcover licence
• Demonstrated ability toapply WHS and EEO principles
• Demonstrated ability towork as part of a team
• OH&S GeneralInduction for Construction Work Certificate
• MR or HR Drivers licence
• Traffic ControlCertificate
• Ability to operate plantand equipment associated with road construction/maintenance work

Further Information:Gregory Woodhouse, Coordinator Civil Operations on 02 4653 3212

Closing Date for above position:26/10/2026