Plant Operator (5 positions)

Jobs in Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobs in Council invites applications for a plant operator to support the civil construction team in road and drainage projects. The role requires reliability, a can-do attitude, and the ability to follow instructions while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated plant operation experience, a current MR licence, and strong literacy and numeracy to complete standard forms. Health and safety adherence and customer service commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in road construction and drainage works.
• Certification and/or training in the operation and maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Current MR licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant operation and maintenance duties for roads and drainage.
• Work unsupervised or in a team as required.
• Adhere to Work Health and Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity principles.
• Utilise computer tools for reporting (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Skills

MR licence

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Can-do attitude

Customer service

Education

White Card

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Position Description

We encourage you to complete our voluntary Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Survey. Please note, it is unrelated to your application.

EEO Data

We encourage you to complete our voluntary Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Survey. Please note, it is unrelated to your application.

Are you mechanically minded? Looking for a different career? We are looking for a plant operator to join our operational area. We are looking for reliable, dependable, and flexible individual to join the civil construction team to safely undertake plant operator and maintenance duties to complete program objectives for the maintenance and construction of Council’s roads and drainage network in accordance with Council policy and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, a willingness to follow instructions, a team player and proven experience that support the operations and maintenance relating to plant operations, labouring and other works including but not limited to Council’s roads, drainage and footpath assets.

Role

We are seeking candidates that take pride in their work, have a positive attitude, are punctual, reliable, hardworking, and able to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment. The candidate will bring the following to the role:

• Demonstrated experience in road construction, maintenance procedures, drainage works, other civil works & concrete works including labouring duties
• Demonstrated experience through certification and/or training in the operation and maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Current MR licence
• Demonstrated literacy and numeracy skills to follow written communication and complete standard forms.
• Proven ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sound experience in the use of computers including Microsoft excel, Microsoft word and Outlook
• Knowledge of and commitment to Work Health and Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity principles
• Commitment to customer service
• General Induction Certificate (White Card)

Remuneration

base salary commencing at $63,644 gross per annum

• adverse working conditions allowance of $1,189.62 gross per annum
• 12% superannuation
• annual performance-based salary increases / bonus (1-3.5%)
• annual award increase

For further information contact: Dominic Smith on 0414 195 722.

Closing date: 25 October 2026.

Applications must address the Essential Criteria.