Plant Operator - Water & Sewer Infrastructure

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council’s Fitzroy River Water team is recruiting multiple Plant Operator/Labourers to operate a range of plant and equipment across our water and sewerage networks. This hands‑on role focuses on construction, maintenance and operation to keep the region running safely and efficiently.

Applicants should have a strong labouring background and a MR Licence, with the ability to legally operate excavator, backhoe and skid steer.

Qualifications

• Strong labouring background.
• MR Licence and ability to legally operate an excavator, backhoe and skid steer.
• Safety focused and the ability to identify hazards and risks on the worksite.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and plant such as excavators, backhoes and skid steers.
• Carry out civil construction tasks including pipe laying and basic concreting.
• Maintain and repair water and sewer infrastructure, including hydrants, valves and mains.
• Perform basic servicing of equipment and report defects or safety issues.
• Work safely using hand tools while supporting a multi-skilled team.

Skills

MR Licence

Tools

Excavator

Backhoe

Skid Steer

Job description

Rockhampton Regional Council’s Fitzroy River Water team is recruiting multiple Plant Operator/Labourers to operate a range of plant and equipment across our water and sewerage networks. This hands‑on role focuses on construction, maintenance and operation to keep the region running safely and efficiently.

Applicants should have a strong labouring background and a MR Licence, with the ability to legally operate excavator, backhoe and skid steer.