Regional Grader Operator for Road & Infrastructure

Barcaldine Region; Aramac; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation up to 12%

Fortnightly pay

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% loading

Relevant allowances

Ongoing term

Job summary

Barcaldine Regional Council in Central West Queensland seeks a Plant Operator (Grader) to safely operate grader and other plant across the Barcaldine region. You will support road construction and maintenance, working with the crew to keep the network safe and efficient.

The role requires at least 2 years’ experience operating plant, a valid QLD class C licence (HC desirable), and compliance with safety and pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Completion of National Criminal History Check.
• Pre-Employment Medical Examination.
• General Safety Induction Card (White/Blue Card) or Equivalent.
• Minimum QLD Class 'C' Drivers Licence.
• Minimum 2 years' experience operating plant.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Traffic Controller Licence (desirable).
• Traffic Management Implementation Qualification (desirable).
• QLD Class 'HC' Drivers Licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Operate Council grader and other plant/equipment to support road construction and maintenance.
• Maintain and improve road network safely, efficiently and to required standard.
• Collaborate with team to ensure quality workmanship and safe operation.

Skills

Criminal history check

Pre-employment medical

Safety induction

Drivers licence C

Plant operation experience

Communication skills

Traffic controller licence (Desirable)

Traffic management qualification (Des)

HC licence desirable

Job description

Barcaldine Regional Council in Central West Queensland seeks a Plant Operator (Grader) to safely operate grader and other plant across the Barcaldine region. You will support road construction and maintenance, working with the crew to keep the network safe and efficient.

The role requires at least 2 years’ experience operating plant, a valid QLD class C licence (HC desirable), and compliance with safety and pre-employment checks.