Plant Operator

Council Jobs; Maryborough; Presencial; AUD 60 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Annualised allowance $2,701

9-day fortnight

Resumo da oferta

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking a safety‑focused Plant Operator to join the Works Operations team in Maryborough. You will perform road construction and maintenance using Council plant, working outdoors and autonomously as well as with a team to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

Experience with excavators is a plus; a White Card and a valid HC licence are required. You will also conduct pre‑start checks, support traffic management, and record activities in Council systems.

Qualificações

• Current General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Valid HC licence recognised in Queensland.
• Plant operation competency or statements of attainment for operation of excavator.
• Demonstrated experience operating plant and fleet in road construction, maintenance or drainage.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• WHS, environmental and risk management practices knowledge.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to use mobile devices and electronic work management systems.

Responsabilidades

• Operate plant and fleet for road and drainage construction and maintenance works.
• Undertake labouring duties to support operational works programs.
• Complete pre-start inspections and basic plant maintenance.
• Support safe work practices, including traffic management requirements.
• Provide professional customer service when working in public environments.
• Record work activities, service requests and timesheets using Council systems.

Conhecimentos

Safety awareness

Team player

Independent

Communication

Formação académica

White Card

HC Licence

Plant operation competency

Ferramentas

Excavator operation

Front-end Loader

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• + annualised allowance of $2,701
• + 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a safety-focused and reliable Plant Operator to join our Works Operations team. In this role, you will undertake road construction and maintenance activities using Council plant and equipment while contributing to the delivery of quality services for our community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced operator who enjoys working outdoors, can work autonomously and as part of a team, and takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes. While no grader or tractor experience is required, excavator experience would be a strong advantage.

What your day will look like:

• Operate plant and fleet for road and drainage construction and maintenance works.
• Undertake labouring duties to support operational works programs.
• Complete pre-start inspections and basic plant maintenance activities.
• Support safe work practices, including traffic management requirements.
• Provide professional customer service when working in public environments.
• Record work activities, service requests and timesheets using Council systems.

What you’ll need for success:

• Current General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Valid HC licence recognised in Queensland.
• Plant operation competency or statements of attainment for the operation of excavator.
• Demonstrated experience operating plant and fleet in road construction, maintenance or drainage environments.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Sound knowledge of WHS, environmental and risk management practices.
• Well-developed communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to use mobile devices and electronic work management systems.

What’s nice to have:

• Hold, or have the ability to obtain, relevant plant operation competencies or statements of attainment for the operation of plant such as front-end loader, backhoe, skidsteer.
• Traffic Management Implementation (Level 2).

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.