Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator

Warrnambool City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

Ongoing training and development

Discount to Council owned facilities

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 

Job summary

Warrnambool City Council is seeking a Municipal Maintenance and Construction Worker in a permanent full-time capacity. The role focuses on maintaining roads, footpaths and public assets, operating heavy plant and equipment, and ensuring safety compliance.

You will join a supportive team in a dynamic coastal city known for its lifestyle. The position offers a permanent full-time role with an annual salary of $71,158 (including industry allowance) plus superannuation, a 9-day fortnight, training

Qualifications

• Experience operating a range of heavy plant and equipment.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow instructions.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual outdoor work in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy plant and equipment such as loaders, backhoes, trucks and street cleaning machinery.
• Assist with construction and maintenance of roads, footpaths, drains and other assets.
• Perform routine servicing and maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment per SOPs/SWMS.
• Ensure work is safe and efficient by following SOPs and SWMS.
• Maintain designated work areas and complete duties on time.

Skills

Heavy plant operation

Workplace safety

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

Warrnambool City Council is seeking a Municipal Maintenance and Construction Worker in a permanent full-time capacity. The role focuses on maintaining roads, footpaths and public assets, operating heavy plant and equipment, and ensuring safety compliance.

You will join a supportive team in a dynamic coastal city known for its lifestyle. The position offers a permanent full-time role with an annual salary of $71,158 (including industry allowance) plus superannuation, a 9-day fortnight, training