Permanent Full-time Civil Plant Operator & Labourer

Ausgrid; Gosford; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

salary sacrificing electric vehicles

novated leasing

discounted corporate health insurance

Fitness Passport

gender-neutral parental leave

aged care support services

Job summary

Ausgrid’s Ourimbah Depot is hiring a Civil Plant Operator and Labourer to support construction and maintenance of the electricity network. The role involves operating plant and performing general labouring to assist field crews.

Reporting to the Field Supervisor, you’ll work 7am–3:30pm with a permanent full‑time contract, and eligible for 16.5% superannuation. Applicants must have Australian work rights and a MR/HR licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• MR driver’s licence required or HR preferred.
• Strong safety mindset and knowledge of WHS and network standards.
• Experience operating plant and equipment on construction sites.
• Competence with a range of hand and power tools.
• Awareness of asbestos handling and safe manual handling techniques.
• Basic computing on mobile devices.
• Clear communication with team and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sites and assist with excavation and trenching.
• Operate plant, machinery and vehicles (bobcats, excavators, cranes).
• Support installation/removal of power poles and cable works.
• Provide ground support and general labouring for line crews.
• Assist with emergency restoration work.
• Act as a safety observer within your training and authorisations.

Skills

MR driver’s licence

Communication skills

Health and safety knowledge

Manual handling

IT/basic mobile devices

Tools

Bobcats

Excavators

Cable winch trucks

Cranes

Job description

Ausgrid’s Ourimbah Depot is hiring a Civil Plant Operator and Labourer to support construction and maintenance of the electricity network. The role involves operating plant and performing general labouring to assist field crews.

Reporting to the Field Supervisor, you’ll work 7am–3:30pm with a permanent full‑time contract, and eligible for 16.5% superannuation. Applicants must have Australian work rights and a MR/HR licence is preferred.