Intermediate Plant Operator – Civil & Landscape Duties

Cypress Environment and Civil Pty Ltd; Bargo; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress Environment and Civil Pty Ltd is seeking an Intermediate Plant Operator to support civil and landscape projects in the Bargo region.

The role involves hands-on operation of excavators, tracked loaders and skid steers, with responsibilities across earthworks, drainage, vegetation management and site maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience operating excavators and tracked loaders/skid steers.
• Civil construction, earthworks or landscaping experience.
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• White Card (Construction Induction) or equivalent.
• Ability to read site plans and follow instructions.
• Strong safety awareness and WHS knowledge.
• Willingness to perform physical labour when machinery is not in use.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well in a team.
• Plant competency certifications (excavator, skid steer, etc.).
• Experience with asphalt works, road maintenance and concrete construction.

Responsibilities

• Operating excavators ranging from 1.7T to 13T.
• Operating tracked loaders and skid steer equipment with various attachments.
• General earthworks, excavation, trenching, grading and site preparation.
• Road maintenance, asphalt preparation, profiling, patching and pavement repairs.
• Concrete works, including preparation, formwork, pouring and finishing assistance.
• Civil drainage, stormwater installation and road base preparation.
• Vegetation management, land clearing, mulching and environmental rehabilitation.
• Erosion and sediment control, including slope remediation and stabilisation.
• Loading and unloading trucks, transporting materials and general site operations.
• Completing daily pre-start checks, equipment maintenance and site documentation.
• Working safely and efficiently as part of a team across multiple project locations.

Skills

Team player

Safety conscious

Attention to detail

Physical labour capacity

Read site plans

Multiproject teamwork

Education

White Card (Construction Induction)

HR Truck Licence

HC Truck Licence

Tools

Excavator operation

Tracked loader operation

Skid steer operation

Concrete works

Traffic Management qualifications

Chemical application accreditation

Job description

Intermediate Plant Operator – Civil & Landscape Duties

Cypress Environment and Civil Pty Ltd – Bargo NSW

This is a hands-on, varied position suited to an Intermediate machinery operator who is equally comfortable operating plant equipment and assisting with general civil, landscaping and environmental works. The successful applicant must be willing to work across different projects and take a practical, team-focused approach to getting the job done.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating excavators ranging from 1.7T to 13T.
• Operating tracked loaders and skid steer equipment with various attachments.
• General earthworks, excavation, trenching, grading and site preparation.
• Road maintenance, asphalt preparation, profiling, patching and pavement repairs.
• Concrete works, including preparation, formwork, pouring and finishing assistance.
• Civil drainage, stormwater installation and road base preparation.
• Vegetation management, land clearing, mulching and environmental rehabilitation.
• Erosion and sediment control, including slope remediation and stabilisation.
• Loading and unloading trucks, transporting materials and general site operations.
• Completing daily pre-start checks, equipment maintenance and site documentation.
• Working safely and efficiently as part of a team across multiple project locations.

About You

• We are looking for a capable, hardworking individual who takes pride in their work, looks after equipment and is willing to get involved in all aspects of our operations.
• Demonstrated experience operating excavators and tracked loaders/skid steers.
• Previous experience in civil construction, earthworks or commercial landscaping.
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport.
• White Card (Construction Induction).
• Ability to read site plans, follow instructions and work independently.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Willingness to undertake physical labour when machinery is not required.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively within a team.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• preferred but not Necessary HR or HC truck licence.
• Excavator, skid steer and other relevant plant competency certifications.
• Experience in asphalt works, road maintenance and concrete construction.
• Experience in vegetation management and environmental works.
• Traffic Control and Implement Traffic Management qualifications.
• Chemical application accreditation.
• Experience using attachments including profilers, augers, grabs and vegetation management equipment.