Civil Field Operator (Plant) – 9‑Day Fortnight

Sunshine Coast Council; Coolum Beach; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

17.5% annual leave loading

Discounted health memberships

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council is seeking a Civil Field Worker (Plant) to operate backhoes and other civil construction plant across the Sunshine Coast region. You will participate in maintaining and improving roads, bridges and related assets, working in a collaborative team to deliver safe, reliable transport infrastructure.

The role requires a Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent experience, strong teamwork, and good communication.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent industry experience.
• Skilled plant operator with experience operating civil construction machinery.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to follow work programs.

Responsibilities

• Operate civil construction plant including excavators, loaders, rollers, tractors and low loaders.
• Undertake civil maintenance, construction and labouring activities associated with plant operations.
• Complete timesheets, logbooks and incident reports accurately and on time.
• Work collaboratively with team while maintaining safety, environmental and customer service standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Follow work programs

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Tools

Excavators

Loaders

Rollers

Job description

Sunshine Coast Council is seeking a Civil Field Worker (Plant) to operate backhoes and other civil construction plant across the Sunshine Coast region. You will participate in maintaining and improving roads, bridges and related assets, working in a collaborative team to deliver safe, reliable transport infrastructure.

The role requires a Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent experience, strong teamwork, and good communication.