Backhoe / Excavator Operator

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health program

Rostered day off

Free parking

Career development opportunities

38-hour week

Job summary

Council is seeking a civil plant operator to deliver and maintain infrastructure assets within a local government area. The role focuses on operating backhoe and excavator equipment, following WHS and EEO practices, and working with a team to support road construction and maintenance projects.

The position offers a 38-hour week, a rostered day off, health programs including flu vaccinations and wellbeing leave, free parking, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive

Qualifications

• Extensive experience operating backhoe and/or excavator with a certificate equivalent to LB/LE Workcover licence.
• Demonstrated ability to apply WHS and EEO principles.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• OH&S Induction for Construction Work certificate.
• MR or HR Drivers licence.
• Traffic Control Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and equipment associated with road construction/maintenance.
• Deliver and maintain civil infrastructure assets in local government.
• Contribute to a challenging, diverse, and evolving work environment.
• Support safety and compliance across projects.

Skills

Backhoe/Excavator operation

Teamwork

WHS/EEO compliance

Operator licensing

Traffic Control

Tools

LB/LE Workcover certificate

Job description

• Enjoy a 38-hour working week with a fortnightly rostered day off
• Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options
• Close to shops and amenities in the heart of Narellan
• Free parking
• Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development

Are you looking for an opportunity to utilise your skills in civil construction to make a difference in the community? This is a great opportunity to use your extensive knowledge of plant operation and civil construction to deliver and maintain infrastructure assets in the local government area.
If you value a challenging, diverse, and rapidly evolving working environment which provides the opportunity to make a difference, don't miss this opportunity to be part of something great.

We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all 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, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!

• Considerable experience operating Backhoe and/or Excavator with certificate equivalent to LB, LE Workcover licence
• 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
• Traffic Control Certificate
• Ability to operate plant and equipment associated with road construction/maintenance work

Further Information: Gregory Woodhouse, Coordinator Civil Operations on 02 4653 3***

Closing Date for above position: 26/10/2026