Plant Operator - Water Truck

Careers at Council; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Long service leave

Salary packaging

Career development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Griffith City Council is seeking a dedicated operator to work with the water truck and road maintenance plant in Griffith, NSW. This role requires maintaining equipment, performing inspections, and ensuring safe operation in daily tasks.

The successful candidate will hold an HR licence and a General Construction Induction Card, with a focus on safe, efficient work practices within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Possess a current Australian HR driver licence.
• Hold a current General Construction Induction Card (GIT/White Card).
• Knowledge of moisture content and its application in road materials.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the council's water truck and other road construction/maintenance plant.
• Perform routine maintenance, inspections and servicing to keep equipment safe and serviceable.
• Contribute to a collaborative team and maintain high safety standards.

Skills

HR Driver Licence

General Construction Induction Card

Moisture content knowledge

Job description

Closing Date: 2 November 2026

Salary: Commencement annual salary range from $64,993.24 to $71,494.28 (Grade 6), plus superannuation and a Rostered day off once a fortnight.

Employment Type: Permanent (38 hours per week)

About Us

Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation and is the regional centre of the Western Riverina. The area supports major industries including rice, cotton, poultry, almonds, wine grapes, cereal production, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and food processing. Our people choose to work here because they're driven to make a meaningful difference in their local community and thrive in a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment.

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to work as part of a small team to safely, efficiently and proficiently operate Council's water truck and other road construction and maintenance plant and equipment.

The position is also responsible for carrying out routine maintenance, inspections and regular servicing of plant and equipment under the incumbent's control, ensuring all equipment is maintained in a safe and serviceable condition.

Qualifications and Knowledge: The successful applicant will be required to hold a current Australian HR Driver Licence, a current General Construction Induction Card (GIT or White Card) and have knowledge and understanding of moisture content and its application in road construction and maintenance materials.

Please provide copies of all relevant licences, competencies, tickets and qualifications with your application.

About You

You're a collaborative team player who values respect, integrity and shared success. You build strong relationships, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace. You take pride in your work, approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, and are motivated to make a meaningful contribution to your community.

What Griffith City Council Offers

• Flexible working arrangements that enable our people to balance professional success with personal wellbeing
• Stable, secure employment within a trusted and resilient organisation
• Generous leave provisions, including long service leave after 5 years and MyLeave
• Work in collaborative, respectful teams where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
• Experience a broad range of interesting and impactful work that keeps your role engaging and rewarding.
• Ongoing learning and career development
• Salary packaging options

Application Information

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process, which includes reference, identity, credential, and/or medical history checks. It may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a NSW Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to the successful clearance of all checks.

Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Additional Information

For any questions about the role, please contact James Taliano, Rocco Perre or Michael Lentini on 1300 176 ***.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disability are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.