Civil Construction Plant Operator – Roads & Drains

Whitsunday Regional Council; Whitsunday Regional; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

Salary sacrifice scheme

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council in Bowen is seeking a Civil Construction Worker for roads and drainage maintenance. Join a team delivering safe, productive labouring duties with plant operations across the Whitsunday region.

The role requires a relevant driver’s licence, White Card, and willingness to obtain traffic control/management qualifications. Attractive salary and nine-day fortnight benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Class MR/HR/HC driver licences or willingness to obtain.
• General Construction Safety Induction (White Card) required.
• Traffic Control and Traffic Management knowledge or willingness to obtain.
• High Risk forklift licence desirable.
• Certificate III in Civil Construction (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and trucks per manufacturer specs and WHS rules.
• Identify defects and complete forms accurately.
• Carry out general labouring: vegetation, road maintenance, drainage, concrete works, small plant.
• Support traffic management requirements and plans.
• Work with limited supervision and maintain safety.

Skills

Driver license MR/HR/HC

Driver’s licence (MR/HR/HC)

White Card

Traffic Control

Traffic Management

Chemical distribution & control

First Aid & CPR

Forklift High Risk licence

Plant operation: Roller/Backhoe/Grader

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Job description

Whitsunday Regional Council in Bowen is seeking a Civil Construction Worker for roads and drainage maintenance. Join a team delivering safe, productive labouring duties with plant operations across the Whitsunday region.

The role requires a relevant driver’s licence, White Card, and willingness to obtain traffic control/management qualifications. Attractive salary and nine-day fortnight benefits are offered.