Backhoe Operator - Permanent, Full-Time, Road & Drainage

Mackay Regional Council

Mackay Regional

On-site

AUD 58,000 - 78,000

Full time

39 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

Up to 18% superannuation

4–5 weeks annual leave

9 day fortnight roster

Salary sacrificing options

Lifestyle benefits program

Career development support

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing initiatives

Social clubs

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a skilled Plant Operator – Backhoe for the Mirani Depot on a permanent full-time basis. You will contribute to the maintenance and construction of roads and drainage assets, operating a backhoe under supervision to deliver projects to high standards.

The role offers a permanent full-time position with a base salary and benefits, including competitive leave and superannuation options, plus career development support.

Qualifications

General Construction Safety White Card.
QLD Heavy Rigid Truck HR Licence (or willingness to obtain within 12 months)
Traffic Control Ticket (desirable)
Certificate of Competency to Operate Road Construction Plant, especially a backhoe
QLD C Class Drivers Licence or interstate equivalent
Experience in Construction/Maintenance of Roads and Drainage
Extensive Experience in Operating Road Construction Plant

Responsibilities

Maintain and construct roads and drainage assets.
Operate backhoe and other road construction plant.
Work under supervision to complete projects to standard.

Skills

White Card

HR Licence

Traffic Control

Backhoe operation

Road construction

Road maintenance

Job description

The role offers a permanent full-time position with a base salary and benefits, including competitive leave and superannuation options, plus career development support.

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