Civil Maintenance Plant Operator

Wyndham City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyndham City Council in Melbourne’s western suburbs is seeking a Civil Maintenance Plant Operator to join the Roads and Maintenance team at Hoppers Crossing. You will operate vehicles and small plant, perform routine maintenance, and help keep roads and public spaces safe for the community.

Applicants should hold a Victorian HR truck licence, be safety-focused, and able to work both independently and in a team. The role includes a band 3 salary from AUD 75,715.99 per year plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Current Victorian driver’s licence with minimum HR truck licence.
• Ability to follow work schedules safely and to standard.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance work across roads, road reserves and other Council assets.
• Operate vehicles and small plant, including equipment such as compactors and truck mounted cranes.
• Identify and report maintenance issues such as potholes, damaged pit lids and spills.
• Complete daily checks and basic maintenance of vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Assist with traffic control and support other maintenance crews when required.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE.
• Respond to changing work priorities and support urgent maintenance tasks.

Skills

HR Truck Licence

Safety mindset

Team player

Good communication

Tools

Vehicle operation

Small plant

Traffic control

Job description

Remuneration: Band 3 salary from $75,715.99 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Hoppers Crossing based

About the role

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Civil Maintenance Plant Operator to join our Roads and Maintenance team.

In this role, you will help maintain Council’s roads, road reserves and other public assets across Wyndham. You’ll operate vehicles and small plant, carry out general maintenance tasks and respond to issues that require attention, helping keep our roads and public spaces safe and well maintained.

Working as part of a team, you’ll contribute to the day-to-day delivery of maintenance services that make a visible difference to the community.

What your day will look like

• Carry out maintenance work across roads, road reserves and other Council assets
• Operate vehicles and small plant, including equipment such as compactors and truck mounted cranes
• Identify and report maintenance issues such as potholes, damaged pit lids and spills
• Complete daily checks and basic maintenance of vehicles, plant and equipment
• Assist with traffic control and support other maintenance crews when required
• Follow safety procedures and use the appropriate personal protective equipment
• Respond to changing work priorities and support urgent maintenance tasks as needed

What you will bring

• A current Victorian driver’s licence with a minimum HR truck licence
• The ability to follow work schedules and complete tasks safely and to the required standard
• A commitment to workplace health and safety, including safe manual handling practices
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills and the ability to interact respectfully with colleagues and members of the public

Experience operating small plant, traffic control skills, a backhoe licence, Spotters Registration and Level 2 First Aid will be highly regarded.

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, pleasevisitourwebsite.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Wednesday 28 October 2026.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Darren Roberts, Area Leader Cleansing & Drainage on 8734 2781.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via *******@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6***.

Current Wyndham employees who accept a permanent or temporary role of 12 months or more must relinquish any existing casual position with Council, regardless of whether the new role is full-time or part-time. Additionally, employees cannot be absent from their substantive position for more than 24 months. If this occurs, they may be required to relinquish or return to their substantive role.