Outdoor Road Maintenance Plant Operator

Mildura Rural City Council; Red Cliffs; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly Accrued Day Off

Flare Employee Benefits for savings on

Discounted Health Insurance and Gym

Employee Assistance Program: Free Coun

Active Social Clubs

Job summary

Mildura Rural City Council – Red Cliffs VIC is seeking a Works & Infrastructure Plant Operator to join the Works & Infrastructure Branch at the Red Cliffs Depot. This full-time temporary role runs until 30 April 2027, offering hands-on outdoor work and contributing to essential road maintenance and infrastructure services.

The role involves operating plant and equipment, performing varied roadside tasks, and ensuring safe, efficient operations while supporting the local community.

Qualifications

• Hold a Current Drivers Licence with Heavy Ridged endorsement.
• Ability to operate plant and equipment associated with road maintenance activities.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to complete documentation associated with plant and equipment operation.
• Hold a Traffic Controllers Statement of Attainment and have demonstrated experience in setting out temporary traffic control signage in accordance with Australian Standards AS1742 part 3 -2019 or a willingness to obtain.
• Have the ability to provide a satisfactory National Police Check prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out essential road maintenance and roadside works, including sealed road reinstatement, guide post and signage installation, vegetation control and drainage works.
• Operate plant and equipment safely, efficiently and effectively to support the delivery of these services.
• Support the delivery of road maintenance and infrastructure services.
• Enjoy hands-on outdoor work and take pride in practical tasks that benefit the community.

Skills

Heavy Ridged endorsement

Operate road plant

Team player

Documentation skills

Traffic Controller Attainment

Police check ready

Job description

Mildura Rural City Council – Red Cliffs VIC is seeking a Works & Infrastructure Plant Operator to join the Works & Infrastructure Branch at the Red Cliffs Depot. This full-time temporary role runs until 30 April 2027, offering hands-on outdoor work and contributing to essential road maintenance and infrastructure services.

The role involves operating plant and equipment, performing varied roadside tasks, and ensuring safe, efficient operations while supporting the local community.