Plant Operator (Roller)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave loading

Superannuation

Nine-day fortnight

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Plant Operator (Roller) based at the Crows Nest Depot. You will be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of road construction plant and equipment within the Toowoomba Region, including Road Roller operations.

We offer competitive pay at $34.41 per hour (gross), 17.5% annual leave loading, up to 12.65% superannuation, regular hours 6:00am–3:00pm, Monday to Friday, and a nine-day fortnight to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Current 'C' Class Manual Driver’s Licence is mandatory.
• Current unrestricted ‘MR’ Medium Rigid Licence, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• WHS Certificate of Competency or VOC for 'LR' Road Roller (≥2L engine capacity), or RII Competency (or equivalent).
• WHS Competency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant and equipment, including Road Roller, within the Toowoomba Region.
• Ensure safe operations and adherence to council standards and procedures.

Skills

C Class Licence

MR Licence

WHS Card

Road Roller

Traffic Awareness

Job description

About the position

ROLLINTO AN ORGANISATION THAT OFFERS A DIVERSE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIESTO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

• ProfessionalTeam - Be responsible for the safe operation andmaintenance of plant and equipment within the ToowoombaRegion.
• Permanent FullTime - Based at the Crows Nest Depot.
• GreatPay - $34.41 per hour, with a gross wage of $1,307.56per week.
• CompetitiveBenefits - Plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to12.65% superannuation.
• RegularHours - 6.00am to 3.00pm, Monday toFriday.
• Work-LifeBalance - This position participates in a nine (9) dayfortnight working arrangement. Enjoy an extra day off everyfortnight!
• Active SocialClub - Join a friendly community of like-mindedindividuals with Council's Employee Association and gain accessto regular social events!
• FitnessPassport - Access to the Fitness Passport programproviding access to a wide range of local health, fitness, andleisure facilities all in one single membership!
• EmployeeAssistance Program - Free 24 hour nationwideconfidential personal or work-related counselling services foret employees and their families.

About you

You'llhold, or be willing to obtain, the following mandatoryqualifications, training and experience, specific to theposition:

• Current 'C' ClassManual Driver’s Licence.
• Current unrestricted‘MR’ Medium Rigid Driver’s Licence, or ability to obtain within12 months of appointment.
• WHSCertificate of Competency or VOC for 'LR' Road Roller (>2Lengine capacity), or RII Competency (orequivalent).
• WHSCompetency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safelyin the construction industry, or equivalent.
• Working in Proximityto Traffic Awareness Part 1 and 2, or if not held, to beobtained within three (3) months of commencement.
• Substantial experiencein operating related plant, including operating a RoadRoller.

For further information

Pleasecontact Nathan Whittaker - Coordinator Construction & Maintenanceon (07) 4698 3*** within business hours.

Closingdate

The closing date for applications is at 11.59pm,Sunday 22 November 2026.

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 Toowoomba twicer 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 (Roller) (1456).pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf

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