Plant Operator - Specialist (side arm tractor)

Ballina Shire Council; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements (rostered/9

Job summary

Ballina Shire Council is seeking a skilled operator to join our road maintenance team. The role focuses on safely and efficiently operating a Side Arm Tractor for roadside slashing across the Ballina Shire.

You will also provide relief operation of other plant and assist with related road construction and maintenance tasks, contributing to a safe and well-maintained transport network.

Qualifications

• Experience operating Side Arm Tractor for roadside slashing.
• Demonstrated civil construction duties related to roads/roadsides.
• Hold a Class MR driver licence with a clean driving record.
• White card or Construction Induction ticket.
• Willingness to obtain additional plant tickets as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate side arm tractor to undertake roadside slashing across the Shire.
• Provide relief operation of other plant and equipment as required.
• Contribute to road construction and maintenance activities across the Shire.

Skills

Side Arm Tractor operation

Roadside maintenance

Construction safety (white card)

MR driving licence

Safe driving record

Tools

Backhoe

Excavator

Roller

Patching Truck

Street Sweeper

Front End Loader

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

As a member of Council's road maintenance team, this position plays an important role in keeping our roadsides well maintained by safely and efficiently operating a side arm tractor to undertake roadside slashing across the Shire.

This position plays an important role in keeping our roadsides well maintained by safely and efficiently operating a side arm tractor to undertake roadside slashing across the Shire.

The position will also be responsible for providing relief operation of other plant and equipment and contributing to a range of operational activities associated with road construction and maintenance works.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Work Safely in the Construction Industry Induction ticket (white card).
• Class MR driver licence with relevant operational experience and a good and safe driving record.
• Demonstrated high level competence in the operation of a Side Arm Tractor in a civil construction and maintenance working environment.
• Willingness to operate and obtain tickets in a variety of plant including Backhoe, Excavator, Roller, Patching Truck, Street Sweeper, Backhoe, Front End Loader, Excavator and Side Arm.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience in civil construction duties associated with roads and roadsides.

The rewards

• A salary range of $63,700 to $73,100 per annum (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
• Health and wellbeing support (including Fitness Passport membership options).
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Applications close

11.30pm on Monday 5 October 2026

Specific enquiries

Peter Allan | Team Leader Road Maintenance | 0448 714 ***