Plant Operator

Randstad; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad currently seeks a dependable paving plant operator in Portsmith for a full-time, temp-to-perm role on key road infrastructure projects. Earn $41.46/hr plus overtime, with cross-training opportunities and a clear path to permanent employment.

Responsibilities include safely operating paving plant equipment (rollers, skid steers, pavers), assisting crew with leveling tasks, and monitoring asphalt quality. Shift options include day and night, with occasional away projects.

Qualifications

• Relevant roller and skid steer tickets (RII competencies / VOCs required).
• Proven machine operating experience within the asphalt paving or civil surfacing industry.
• Ability to cross-train across crew tasks and safely perform physical manual labor when needed.
• A proactive, safety-first attitude committed to high-quality road surfacing standards.
• Ability to pass a full pre-employment medical (including silica & PEA) and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate paving plant including rollers, skid steers with attachments, and pavers.
• Assist crew with level hand duties, raking, shovelling, sweeping, and truck spotting.
• Monitor asphalt spread rates, depth, shape, and surface texture against daily shift plans.
• Perform daily equipment pre-start checks, active HSEQ checks, and end-of-shift machinery clean-downs.

Skills

Paving plant operation

Roller operation

Skid steer operation

Safety-first mindset

Job description

Join a leading civil surfacing leader in Portsmith operating paving plant machinery on key road infrastructure projects. This full-time, temp-to-perm role offers an excellent rate of $41.46/hr + OT, cross-training opportunities, and a clear path to permanent employment.

First-Rate Pay: Earn $41.46 per hour with extra earnings potential through available penalty overtime rates.

Growth: Continuous upskilling across multi-plant machinery with a structured pathway leading to full permanent employment.

Shift Options: Flexible day and night shift rosters with occasional opportunities to work on away projects.

Culture/Environment: Join an industry leader with a strong, supportive team culture and a safety-first workplace environment.

Duties:

Equipment Operation: Safely operate paving plant including rollers, skid steers with attachments, and pavers.

Paving Crew Tasks: Assist crew with level hand duties, raking, shovelling, sweeping, and truck spotting.

Quality Control: Monitor asphalt spread rates, depth, shape, and surface texture against daily shift plans.

Safety & Maintenance: Perform daily equipment pre-start checks, active HSEQ checks, and end-of-shift machinery clean-downs.

Skills & Experience:

Relevant Roller and Skid Steer tickets (RII competencies / VOCs required).

Proven machine operating experience within the asphalt paving or civil surfacing industry.

Ability to cross-train across crew tasks and safely perform physical manual labor when needed.

A proactive, safety-first attitude committed to high-quality road surfacing standards.

Ability to pass a full pre-employment medical (including silica & PEA) and drug screening.

Eligibility & Clearances:

Please Note: Applicants must hold Australian Work Rights (Citizen or Permanent Resident ONLY) and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Medium Rigid (MR) driver's licence and Construction White Card.