Grader Operator for Road Construction & Maintenance

Banana Shire Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Banana Shire Council in Queensland seeks a dedicated grader operator to support road construction and maintenance. You will operate grader and related plant, maintain equipment, and ensure safety and quality standards across worksites.

Desirable licences include Traffic Control and ITMP. You will participate in toolbox talks, daily diary updates, and collaborate with teams to deliver projects on time and within policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• Compulsory licences and tickets required to operate grader.
• Must hold a current QLD manual driving licence and safety inductions.
• Certificate of Competency – Grader is essential for the role.
• Desirable: Traffic Control Licence and ITMP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operate grader for road construction and maintenance with high quality.
• Operate other plant/equipment as required and assist teams.
• Maintain and service plant daily according to procedures.
• Record plant activities in a daily diary and report defects.
• Adhere to safety policies, site plans and traffic management plans.
• Read plans, participate in toolbox talks, and support disaster response.

Skills

Experience with heavy vehicles

Communication skills

Team player with minimal supervision

WHS/EEO understanding

Education

Certificate of Competency – Grader

C class manual driver's licence (QLD)

General Safety Induction (White/Blue Card, QLD)

Traffic Control Licence

Implement Traffic Management Plans (ITMP)

Other Plant Operator Competencies

Knowledge of Machine Guidance Systems

Job description

Banana Shire Council in Queensland seeks a dedicated grader operator to support road construction and maintenance. You will operate grader and related plant, maintain equipment, and ensure safety and quality standards across worksites.

Desirable licences include Traffic Control and ITMP. You will participate in toolbox talks, daily diary updates, and collaborate with teams to deliver projects on time and within policy guidelines.