Leading Hand Plant Operator

Shoalhaven City Council; Ulladulla; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Flexitime

Novated lease

Wellbeing programs

Professional development

Job summary

Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a reliable Leading Hand Plant Operator to join the Southern Construction Team. You'll operate plant and light trucks, supervise up to two staff, and support maintenance and construction across roads, drainage, footpaths, parks, and recreation facilities.

Reporting to the Southern Drainage and Structures Supervisor, you will follow safety and paperwork routines, work Mon-Fri with a 9-day fortnight, and be on-call with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' civil construction or maintenance experience.
• Current NSW MR Driver's Licence.
• TfNSW Traffic Control training or willingness to obtain.
• Right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain medium/heavy plant as required.
• Supervise up to two staff and support projects.
• Complete timesheets and safety checklists.
• Respond to emergencies and call-backs.

Skills

Plant operation

Team supervision

Heavy vehicle operation

Civil construction knowledge

Education

School Certificate or equivalent

Job description

• 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with a 9-day fortnight

About the Role

Are you an experienced plant operator with a passion for civil construction and maintenance? Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a reliable and motivated Leading Hand Plant Operator to join our Southern Construction Team.

As a Leading Hand, you'll operate plant and light trucks, perform routine manual labour tasks, supervise up to two staff, and support the delivery of maintenance and construction projects across the Shoalhaven. You'll work on a variety of assets including roads, drainage, footpaths, parks, and recreational facilities.

Reporting directly to the Southern Drainage and Structures Supervisor, the key responsibilities of this role include:

• Operate and maintain medium heavy plant items Rollers, Backhoes, Heavy and Light rigid trucks as required
• Operate and maintain small plant items such as chainsaws, plate compactors, jack picks, concrete saws, electric power tools, vegetation trimmers, etc
• Work under routine supervision and direction either individually or in a team environment on a range of projects
• Deliver quality workmanship in all tasks
• Complete standard paperwork such as timesheets and daily site safety checklists, both written and electronically
• Respond to emergencies and participate in call-back roster

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• School Certificate or equivalent
• Minimum of 12 months' work experience in civil construction and/or maintenance activities
• Demonstrated experience in operating minor and major plant and/or light trucks
• Current NSW Class MR Driver's Licence or equivalent licence valid in NSW
• Current TfNSW Issued Traffic Control or SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Cards - 'Traffic controller' and 'Implement traffic control plans' or willingness to obtain
• Proof of right to work in Australia

Applications Close:

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Troy Punnett - Civil Operations Manager - South - 02 4429 8***

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• NSW Welcome Experience

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies.

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young