Plant Operator (roller) - Road Construction

Careers at Council; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

4 day week

12% superannuation

Professional development

Job security

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Uniform and PPE

Job summary

Ballina Shire Council is seeking a Road Construction Operator to predominantly operate a roller and assist in road construction and maintenance across the Shire. The role involves operating additional plant items and performing labouring duties to support infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates will have experience with road works, a Class MR or C licence (with willingness to upgrade), and relevant tickets (e.g., White Card, Chainsaw, Traffic Control).

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant items in road construction or maintenance.
• Willingness to obtain required tickets for various plant tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate roller and other plant items across road construction and maintenance projects.

Tools

Roller

Patching Truck

Street Sweeper

Tractor

MR driver licence

Class C driver licence

White Card (CIC)

Chainsaw Level 1

Traffic Controller Ticket

Implement Traffic Control Plans

Working Near Overhead Power Lines

Job description

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT US

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

Reporting to the Supervisor, this position is responsible for predominantly operating a roller to assist in the completion of road construction and maintenance projects. The position will also assist in operating other plant items including trucks, front end loaders and slashers. The role requires the ability to operate plant items in a range of work locations and environments throughout the Shire.

A key responsibility of the position will be to conduct a variety of labouring duties associated with the construction and general maintenance of roads, roadsides, footpaths, cycleways, kerb and guttering, drainage, bridge structures and all other assets for the Engineering Works section.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Demonstrated experience in the operation in at least one the following plant items: Roller, Patching Truck, Street Sweeper or Tractor and basic mechanical knowledge.
• Willingness to operate and obtain tickets in a variety of plant including Roller, Patching Truck, Street Sweeper or Tractor and basic mechanical knowledge.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience in road construction and maintenance duties associated with roads and roadsides.
• Demonstrated experience in and ability to perform a range of physical labouring duties.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written.
• Class MR driver licence, or Class C driver licence with the willingness to upgrade.
• Work Safely in the Construction Industry Induction ticket (white card).
• Chainsaw Level 1 (Crosscut) ticket (or willingness to obtain).
• Traffic Controller Ticket (or willingness to obtain)
• Implement Traffic Control Plans ticket (or willingness to obtain).
• Working Near Overhead Power Lines ticket (or willingness to obtain).

The rewards

• A salary range of $61,600 to $70,800 per annum (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a 9 day fortnight or 4 day week working arrangement.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
• Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
• Provision of uniform and PPE.

Applications close

11.00pm on Thursday 12 November 2026

Specific enquiries

Daniel Leigh | Team Leader Road Construction | 02 6686 1***