Plant Operator (Multiskilled)

Council Jobs; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Superannuation 12.65%

Employee Assistance Program

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council invites applications for a permanent, full-time Plant Operator in the Sealed Maintenance team at Charlton Depot to repair potholes, ruts, cracks, and edgebreaks in sealed pavements while supporting road safety across the Toowoomba region.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $34.41 gross per hour, a nine-day fortnight, 17.5% annual leave loading and 12.65% superannuation, plus a supportive culture and wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• Current WHS Certificate of Competency or VOC for 'LS' (Skid Steer Loader) or equivalent.
• WHS Competency (White Card) CPCWHS1001 to work safely in construction, or willing to obtain prior to start.
• Substantial experience operating related plant, including skid steer loader.
• Sound numeracy, literacy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair potholes, ruts, cracks and edgebreaks in sealed pavement.
• Operate plant equipment as required, including skid steer loaders.
• Maintain safety and efficiency in road maintenance operations.

Skills

Skid Steer Loader operation

Numeracy

Communication skills

Sound literacy

Education

WHS Certificate of Competency or VOC for LS

White Card CPCWHS1001

Job description

BUILDINGA BETTER COMMUNITY - JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE INTHE TOOWOOMBA REGION

Our SealedMaintenance team repair potholes, ruts, cracks, and edgebreaks in the sealed pavement.

What we offer

• PermanentFull-Time - Located at our Charlton Depot, offeringlong-term job security.
• GreatPay - $34.41 gross per hour, with a base gross wage of$2,615.12 per fortnight.
• ExcellentBenefits - Enjoy 17.5% annual leave loading and up to12.65% superannuation.
• RegularHours - The hours of work are from 6.30am to 3.30pm,Monday to Friday.
• Work-LifeBalance - Find more time for life outside of work witha nine-day fortnight schedule.
• SupportiveCulture - Join a team that values connection andcamaraderie through the TRC Employee’s Association.
• Free 24/7Support - Access confidential counselling services foryou and your immediate family through our Employee AssistanceProgram.
• Health &Wellbeing Focus - Be part of an organisation thatoffers proactive programs to support your physical and mentalhealth.
• Committed toSafety - We live by a “home safe every day”philosophy and prioritise safety in everything wedo.

How to be successful in this position

Hold themandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlinedbelow:

• Current WHSCertificate of Competency or VOC for 'LS' - Skid Steer Loader(>2L engine capacity) or current RII Competency orequivalent.
• WHSCompetency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safelyin the construction industry, or equivalent, or a willingnessto obtain prior to commencement.
• Substantial experiencein operating related Plant, including operating a skid steerloader.
• Soundnumeracy, literacy and communication skills.

Thepreferred candidate will be required to undertake a CriminalHistory Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assesstheir ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements ofthe position.

For further information

Pleasecontact James Carney - Supervisor Maintenance on 0455 285 ***within business hours.

Closingdate

Theclosing date for applications is at 11.59 pm, Sunday 29 November2026.

About the team

TheConstruction & Maintenance Central (CMC) Team undertake capital andoperational works to maintain and improve safety, serviceabilityand efficiency of the region’s road network and integratedtransport system.

Team CMCare committed to creating an atmosphere where employees thrive. Wevalue teamwork and a friendly environment; we also emphasiseprofessionalism, accountability, and respect.

About Council

TheToowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Ourlong and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba intoAustralia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townshipsin the council area and acting as a service centre for South WestQld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging newopportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education,health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growthhasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoombatwice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities inAustralia.

ToowoombaRegional Council services a regional population of 178,500 andemploys a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated andpassionate about delivering excellent customer service to thecommunity, residents and visitors throughout the region. Werecognise that our success depends upon attracting and retainingskilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interestingchallenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does notaccept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this orany other vacancy. No response will beprovided.

Attachments:
- Position Description - Plant Operator (Multiskilled) (1752).pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf

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