Plant Operator - Mower

Mackay Regional Council; Mackay Regional; In loco; AUD 64.000 - 78.000; Tempo pieno

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Base salary $70,813 per year

Up to 18% superannuation

9-day fortnight roster

Flexible work arrangements

Salary sacrificing options

Lifestyle benefits program

Descrizione del lavoro

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a Level 5 (Stream B) plant operator and labourer to support the Parks & Open Spaces program. The role combines mowing and vegetation work with roads, drainage and other civil construction.

You will operate tractors and ride-on equipment, perform maintenance, and assist with earthworks and bitumen tasks. You will work both independently and with the team, maintain records, provide traffic control, and ensure safety.

Competenze

• Current General Construction Safety White Card.
• Manual Queensland C class driver licence or interstate equivalent (transferred within 3 months).
• Traffic Stop/Slow and Traffic Management Implementation competencies, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Experience operating road construction plant, tractors and slashers.
• Experience in roads and drainage construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of preventative machinery maintenance and WHS requirements.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with high customer service.
• Manual handling and ability to read/write basic calculations.

Mansioni

• Operate tractors and slashers, ride-on equipment safely and competently.
• Undertake vegetation work and civil maintenance including earthworks, concrete, pipelaying and bitumen work.
• Carry out daily plant maintenance and pre-start checks.
• Provide traffic control and traffic management around work sites.
• Complete timesheets and records; support colleagues and the public.
• Work safely and share practical knowledge with the team.

Conoscenze

White Card

HR Licence

Traffic Management

Tractor Operation

Teamwork

Reading/Writing Basic Calculations

Manual Handling

Formazione

Certificate III in Civil Construction

HR Class Driver Licence

C Class Driver Licence (Queensland) or interstate equivalent

Strumenti

Road construction plant experience

Pipelaying/earthworks

Descrizione del lavoro

About This Opportunity

Reporting to a Leading Hand, you'll carry out plant operation and hands-on labouring duties within the Parks & Open Spaces program. This Level 5 (Stream B) role combines mowing and vegetation work with maintenance and construction of roads, drainage and other civil infrastructure. Your work will include:

• Operating tractors and slashers, ride-on equipment and light mechanical plant safely and competently.
• Undertaking vegetation work and civil maintenance tasks, including earthworks, concrete, pipelaying and bitumen work.
• Carrying out daily plant maintenance, recording pre-start checks and assisting maintenance staff with equipment repairs.
• Providing traffic control and traffic management around work sites.
• Completing timesheets and other records accurately and providing helpful service to colleagues and the public.
• Working safely, minimising environmentalimpacts and sharing practical knowledge with your team.

Flexibility to work overtime and operate other construction equipment when required is also part of the role.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

To be successful, you'll bring:

• A current General Construction Safety White Card.
• A manual Queensland C class driver licence or interstate equivalent. Interstate licences must be transferred to Queensland within three months of commencement.
• Current Traffic Stop/Slow and Traffic Management Implementation competencies, or the ability to obtain these within six months.
• Good experience and practical skills operating road construction plant, particularly tractors and slashers.
• Experience in roads and drainage construction and maintenance, with knowledge of relevant work activities and techniques.
• Knowledge of preventative machinery maintenance, mechanical plant operation and construction workplace health and safety requirements.
• The ability to work productively independently and within a team, adapt to changing conditions and provide a high level of customer service.
• Manual handling skills and the ability to read, write and complete basic calculations relevant to the role.

A current Queensland HR class driver licence or interstate equivalent, truck-driving experience and a Certificate III in Civil Construction are desirable. Interstate HR licences must be transferred to Queensland within three months of commencement.

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

Mackay Regional Council is a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government. We have responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employ almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with high quality education and health facilities.

Discover more about the Mackay Region

https://www.discovermackay.com.au/

In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:

• Base annual salary of $ 70,813 plus applicable allowances.
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choiceof 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible work arrangements with a 9-day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

Applications Close

Thursday, 26 November 2026

Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing).

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.