Plant Operator (Skid Steer)

Townsville City Council; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

17.5% superannuation

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Uniforms and PPE provided

Annual wage progression

Education and training programs

Job summary

Townsville City Council is seeking a skilled Skid Steer Operator to join our Fleet Services team at the Dalrymple Road Depot, Garbutt. This permanent full-time role involves operating skid steer on road construction and maintenance projects, performing pre-start checks, and ensuring safe handling and transport of plant.

The ideal candidate holds an HR licence, a Skid Steer Operators Certificate with final trim experience, and Safe Working Near Live Exposed Parts training, with a strong ability

Qualifications

• Current HR driver's licence.
• Skid Steer Operators Certificate with final trim experience.
• Certificate associated with the Safe Working Near Live Exposed Parts training.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks to achieve set outcomes and build effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of Aus-Spec, Australian Standards, Load Restraint Guide, WHS legislative requirements.
• Experience in safe operation and maintenance of heavy plant in a civil construction/local government environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steer and other plant to complete road construction and maintenance works.
• Conduct pre-start checks and routine inspections; perform maintenance and minor repairs as needed.
• Safely transport plant to/from worksites with proper loading and tie-down practices.
• Participate in Toolbox meetings to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Assist onsite teams with labouring duties as required.

Skills

Prioritise tasks

Teamwork / relationship building

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

HR driver's licence

Skid Steer Operators Certificate

Safe Working Near Live Exposed Parts training

Tools

Heavy vehicle operation knowledge

Job description

Division/Section:Infrastructure and Operations / Property Fleet and Emergency Management

Position Type:Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)

Salary Range:Base Salary $34.24 per hour + super, plus overtime and penalty rates dependent on work performed. Additional entitlements and overtime do not form part of the advertised base salary

Location: Dalrymple Road Depot - Garbutt

Application Close: 11:45pm, Thursday 3 December 2026

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Skid Steer Operator to join our Fleet Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for completing assigned projects and deliver tasks to the highest standard for our road construction and maintenance works, planning work effectively, and conducting pre-start checks to ensure the safe operation of all plant and equipment.

You will maintain the skid steer and other plant through routine inspections, cleaning, secure storage, and minor repairs, while promptly reporting any faults or breakdowns. Safe loading and tie‑down practices are essential for transporting plant and equipment to and from worksites. You’ll actively participate in Toolbox meetings to improve safety, quality, and productivity, and assist onsite teams with labouring activities when required. A strong commitment to customer service and workplace health and safety is key to success in this role.

Qualifications and Experience

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Current "HR" driver's licence.
• Skid Steer Operators Certificate with final trim experience.
• Certificate associated with the successful completion of the Safe Working Near Live Exposed Parts training course.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks to achieve set outcomes and ability to create effective working relationships to ensure team objectives are met.
• Knowledge and experience in the efficient and safe operation of heavy ridged vehicles and other item of plant; including servicing requirements and prestart checks and basic mechanical knowledge associated with day-to-day maintenance of plant and trucks.
• Knowledge of Aus-Spec, Australian Standards, Load Restraint Guide, Work Health and Safety legislative requirements, Quality Assurance procedures and all other relevant standards, guidelines and codes in the operation of heavy vehicles in a civil construction / local government environment.

For further information review the Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work‑life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Email: ***@townsville.qld.gov.au (for position enquiries only)

For further information review the Position Description.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact**************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone [phone]*** for a confidential discussion.