Multi Skilled Plant Operator

Moreton Bay; Narangba; Hybrid; AUD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Salary increase 4% (July 2027) or CPI

STARS study and training scheme

Novated leases and salary packaging

Fitness Passport program

Discounted health insurance

24/7 confidential counselling

Free parking on-site

Job summary

City of Moreton Bay in Narangba is seeking an experienced plant operator to run a 12 tonne roller and other medium-sized machinery. You will interchange as required, carry out pre-start checks, and support road and drainage maintenance with a safety-first approach.

Applicants should hold a HR licence, LR roller certification, and a Construction Induction Card, plus relevant licences for additional equipment. This role offers full-time hours, a 12-month trial, and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a 12 tonne roller and related plant.
• Current HR heavy vehicle licence and LR roller certification.
• Construction Induction Card (White Card) and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Operate 12 tonne roller and other medium plant as required.
• Switch between machines (roller, backhoe, grader, tractor) with licencing.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections of equipment.
• Report defects or safety concerns for machinery and projects.
• Assist in road and drainage maintenance activities.

Skills

Roller operation

Machinery operation

Safety culture

Teamwork

Education

HR Heavy Vehicle Licence

Construction Induction Card

Roller (LR) certification

Backhoe (LB) licence

Grader (LG) licence

Excavator (LE) licence

Skid Steer (LS) licence

Front End Loader (LL) licence

Job description

The Details:

• Permanent Full Time |76 hour fortnight


• This team currently works full time hours over 4 days/week - Monday to Thursday 5:45am to 3:45pm. 12 month trial.


• $76,066 pa (ie. $38.49/hour) - incl. industry and uniform allowance + 12% super (level 5)


• Location: Narangba

In this role, you'll primarily operate a 12 tonne roller, along with other medium sized machinery, interchanging as required on a daily basis. You'll also have the opportunity to operate a roller, backhoe and/or grader where trained/licenced. Your main responsibilities will involve performing road and drainage maintenance tasks alongside our pavement maintenance team.

Key duties include:

• Operating various medium sized plant equipment, focusing on the operation of a 12 tonne roller


• Switching between different machines (roller, backhoe, grader, tractor) as required/licenced


• Conducting daily pre-start inspections on relevant plant and equipment


• Reporting any defects, safety concerns or issues related to the machinery or ongoing projects


• Assisting in road and drainage maintenance activities

This position requires versatility in equipment operation and a strong commitment to safety and maintenance protocols.

About you

Ideally you'll have recent, relevant experience in a similar position operating comparable machinery in similar settings. Your application will demonstrate previous experience operating a range of medium plant equipment used in civil construction and maintenance activities, with a particular emphasis on roller operation. You will bring your excellent communication skills, ability to work as part of a team and your experience undertaking manual operational tasks in a safety conscious environment.

Safety is also a key priority for us as an organisation, and we will be seeking candidates who not only have the knowledge and physical ability to safely undertake the manual tasks required in this role, we want you to have a genuine desire to contribute to a positive safety culture.

Paired with the above mentioned skills and experience, you will also hold a current truck licence (minimum HR - heavy rigid), a Construction Induction Card and Certification in the operation of Roller(LR) and at least one other of the below:

• Backhoe (LB) - highlydesirable


• Grader (LG) - highlydesirable


• Excavator (LE)


• Skid Steer (LS)


• Front End Loader (LL)

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.


• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.


• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.


• Negotiated salary increase locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).


• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).


• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.


• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.


• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling serviceand Mates in Construction program.


• Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

Any questions - please contact our Careers team at [e-mail].

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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.