Plant Operator - Depot

Ku-ring-gai Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Health & Fitness reimbursement (up to

Job summary

Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking a Plant Operator - Depot to support depot operations through heavy plant operation, material handling, waste management and maintenance.

You will be responsible for operating a front-end loader, loading/unloading, waste sorting, and maintaining records, grounds, and equipment while adhering to safety procedures and collaborating with the team.

Qualifications

• A current licence or relevant certification to operate a front-end loader, with MR and forklift licences.
• A current White Card and Blue Card.
• Confined Spaces certification.
• AQF Level 3 qualification in chemical handling.
• A minimum of five years’ experience operating heavy plant equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to load and unload materials efficiently and safely.
• 38 hours per week/9 day fortnight.
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

Responsibilities

• Operating Council’s front-end loader to undertake material handling and depot maintenance tasks.
• Loading and unloading trucks, plant and materials, and coordinating deliveries to designated material bays.
• Monitoring, sorting and managing waste materials to prevent contamination and support recycling processes.
• Maintaining accurate records of material deliveries, dispatches and waste generated.
• Inspecting and maintaining depot grounds, buildings, gardens, car parks and material storage areas.
• Ensuring drainage pits and trench drains are clear of debris and reporting damage or defects.
• Maintaining plant and equipment, reporting faults and ensuring equipment is kept in good working condition.
• Undertaking general cleaning, litter removal, weed control and other depot housekeeping activities.
• Following workplace health and safety requirements, risk assessments, safe work procedures and traffic management controls.
• Identifying and reporting workplace hazards, incidents and environmental risks.
• Completing required documentation, timesheets, work orders and daily risk assessments.
• Working collaboratively with team members, supervisors, contractors and other Council staff to support efficient depot operations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Material handling

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

AQF Level 3 chemical handling

White Card

Blue Card

Tools

Front-end loader

MR licence

Forklift licence

Safety cards

Job description

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

Join Ku-ring-gai Council as a Plant Operator - Depot, supporting essential depot operations through heavy plant operation, material handling, waste management and general depot maintenance.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Operating Council’s front-end loader to undertake material handling and depot maintenance tasks.
• Loading and unloading trucks, plant and materials, and coordinating deliveries to designated material bays.
• Monitoring, sorting and managing waste materials to prevent contamination and support recycling processes.
• Maintaining accurate records of material deliveries, dispatches and waste generated.
• Inspecting and maintaining depot grounds, buildings, gardens, car parks and material storage areas.
• Ensuring drainage pits and trench drains are clear of debris and reporting damage or defects.
• Maintaining plant and equipment, reporting faults and ensuring equipment is kept in good working condition.
• Undertaking general cleaning, litter removal, weed control and other depot housekeeping activities.
• Following workplace health and safety requirements, risk assessments, safe work procedures and traffic management controls.
• Identifying and reporting workplace hazards, incidents and environmental risks.
• Completing required documentation, timesheets, work orders and daily risk assessments.
• Working collaboratively with team members, supervisors, contractors and other Council staff to support efficient depot operations.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• A current licence or relevant certification to operate a front-end loader, with MR and forklift licences.
• A current White Card and Blue Card.
• Confined Spaces certification.
• AQF Level 3 qualification in chemical handling.
• A minimum of five years’ experience operating heavy plant equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to load and unload materials efficiently and safely.
• 38 hours per week/9 day fortnight
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

Closes: 11:30pm, 26/10/2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer