Plant Operator

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Avantages offerts par ce poste

Up to 21% Superannuation

9-day fortnight

22 Annual Leave days per annum

Health & Wellbeing Program

Career opportunities

Study Assistance

Résumé du poste

City of Greater Geraldton is seeking a Plant Operator to undertake operations for road infrastructure services. The role offers a 9-day fortnight with every second Friday off, and work will involve operating a range of plant and equipment while ensuring compliance with regulations and safety procedures.

Key duties include hazard control development, road maintenance, and routine equipment maintenance. Applicants must hold an HC license and pass a pre-employment medical, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• HC license required and proven experience in safe use of plant and equipment for road construction.
• Completion of pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and follow JHA processes and log book requirements.

Responsabilités

• Participate in hazard identification and controls through development of JHAs and promote safe work practices.
• Construct and maintain unsealed roads, shoulders and drainage within the City’s network.
• Operate plant and hand tools and carry out maintenance and/or labour duties as required.
• Operate road maintenance equipment safely, including rollers, loaders, graders, bobcats and excavators.
• Ensure daily pre-start checks and log books are completed.

Connaissances

HC license

Plant operation experience

Hazard identification

Safe work practices

Outils

Rollers

Loaders

Graders

Bobcats

Excavators

Description du poste

Plant Operator (Ref: 1311)

About the position: The Plant Operator undertakes operational activities associated with the provision of road infrastructure services to the City of Greater Geraldton, working under direction to ensure all work is carried out within agreed programs and budget constraints and in compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations, City policies, procedures and relevant Australian standards. This role is offered on a 9-day fortnight, giving you every second Friday off to recharge, plan adventures, or enjoy more time doing what matters to you.

Key accountabilities:

• Participate in hazard identification and controls through the development of specific JHA and ensuring team accountability. Promote safe work practices and environment through leading by example.
• Construct and maintain unsealed roads, shoulders and drainage within the City’s network.
• General operation of plant and hand tools, carry out maintenance and/or labour duties as required.
• Operate plant and specialised road maintenance equipment in a competent and safe manner including rollers, loaders, trucks, graders, bobcats, excavators and other machinery as required.
• Ensure that regular routine daily maintenance is carried out and that relevant log books and pre-start are completed.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment/.

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call James Edwards, Supervisor Rural Roads on [phone].

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will hold an HC license and have demonstrated experience in the safe use of plant and equipment associated with road construction including rollers, loaders, graders, bobcats and excavators. Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

This position offers a salary range from $79,115 to $83,611 per annum or from $40.04 to $42.31 per hour, commensurate with the successful applicant’s knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

• Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 9-day fortnight
• 22 Annual Leave days per annum
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region. The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Applications close 4pm Wednesday 21 October 2026. Please note applications will not be reviewed prior to the closing date listed above.