Civil Plant Operator – HR Licence & Roadworks

Mackay Regional Council; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight roster

4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5%

Up to 18% superannuation

Study assistance programs

Lifestyle benefits program with corp.2

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Active social clubs

Salary sacrificing options (subject to

Potential salary sacrificing options (

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a Level 5 Civil Operations role at the Mirani Depot to operate plant and heavy rigid trucks, perform pre-start checks and deliver civil works across the Mackay region.

The position requires plant operation skills, appropriate licences (White Card, C class, HR), and a Certificate of Competency for road construction plant, with TMI seen as an advantage or achievable within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant and heavy trucks in road/construction settings.
• Current White Card, C class licence and HR licence or interstate equivalents.
• Certificate of Competency for road construction plant preferred.
• TMI qualification or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant equipment and heavy rigid trucks and perform pre-start checks.
• Carry out daily maintenance and basic servicing tasks.
• Deliver roads, drainage and civil infrastructure works across the Mackay region.
• Work independently or in a team with a safety-first mindset.

Skills

Plant operation

Truck driving

Independent & team work

Safety-first approach

Education

White Card

Manual C class licence (QLD)

Heavy Rigid (HR) licence

Certificate of Competency – road construction plant

Traffic Management Implementation (TMI)

Job description

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a Level 5 Civil Operations role at the Mirani Depot to operate plant and heavy rigid trucks, perform pre-start checks and deliver civil works across the Mackay region.

The position requires plant operation skills, appropriate licences (White Card, C class, HR), and a Certificate of Competency for road construction plant, with TMI seen as an advantage or achievable within 12 months.