Plant Operator / Labourer - Mitchell

Maranoa; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave

Five weeks annual leave

Paid parental leave

Rostered Day Off

Annual salary allowance

Gym discounts

Health insurance discount

Job summary

Maranoa Regional Council is seeking a skilled plant operator to construct and maintain the road network and other assets to required service standards.

You will operate a range of plant and equipment including Grader, Roller, Loader, Excavator, Backhoe, and assist with labouring and traffic control as part of a multi-skilled team.

This on-site, fixed-term, full-time role offers an RDO and generous leave entitlements, with a salary in the AUD 66k–67k range and locality allowances.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of Council plant and equipment to build and maintain the road network.
• Safely operate and maintain plant and machinery in line with OEM specifications and Council procedures.
• Complete daily servicing, maintenance and plant records to minimise downtime.
• Support road repairs, renewals, upgrades and general maintenance activities.
• Undertake general labouring, worksite preparation and clean‑up duties.
• Assist with traffic control signage and worksite setup in accordance with traffic control plans.
• Work as part of a multi-skilled team and provide support to other Council departments as required.
• Maintain accurate road construction, maintenance and plant documentation in accordance with Council requirements.

Job description

Department: Mitchell & Surrounds Operations

Compensation: Fortnightly payment. Annual salary AUD $66,100.00 - $67,100.00

Employment type: Fixed-Term, Full-time

Work Arrangement: On-site

About Maranoa Regional Council

Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud and connected community, attracting and embracing opportunity to forge a strong future for generations to come. We support our individual communities to grow while building one strong connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive.

To construct and/ormaintain Council’s road network and other assets to required service levelstandards through the provision of skilled plant operations, in particular Grader,Roller, Water and Gravel Haulage, Loader, Excavator, Backhoe operations andLabourer support.

Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?

• Stream B, Level 4-5 - $66,152.15 - $67,186.44 per annum
• Maranoa locality allowance $72.00 per fortnight
• Work a 9-day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off.
• Access Long service leave after seven (7) years
• Five weeks of annual leave annually
• Ten weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, twenty weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
• Three weeks sick leave annually
• Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
• Discounted Gym Memberships at PCYC and Snap Fitness
• Discounted Health Insurance through Bupa

Key responsibilities

• Operate a range of Council plant and equipment to construct and maintain the road network.
• Safely operate and maintain plant and machinery in line with OEM specifications and Council procedures.
• Complete daily servicing, maintenance and plant records to minimise downtime.
• Support road repairs, renewals, upgrades and general maintenance activities.
• Undertake general labouring, worksite preparation and clean‑up duties.
• Assist with traffic control signage and worksite setup in accordance with traffic control plans.
• Work as part of a multi-skilled team and provide support to other Council departments as required.
• Maintain accurate road construction, maintenance and plant documentation in accordance with Council requirements.

For full details of this position, please ensure youdownload the attached Position Description, which provides the detailedresponsibilities and required skills, experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies beforethe advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunityemployer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Weactively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace.