Road & Drainage Plant Operator

Shire of Banana; Taroom; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Shire of Banana in Taroom, Queensland, invites applications for a Labourer skilled in operating a range of Council plant, including Backhoe/Loader, to support drainage, road, and construction projects.

You will perform concrete works, site inspections, routine maintenance, and safe work practices while collaborating with teams, following procedures, and contributing to timely project delivery. A valid Class C licence and White/Blue Card are required.

Qualifications

• Hold and maintain a Class C manual driver’s licence (minimum).
• Have a current White or Blue Card (General Safety Induction).
• Desirable HR licence and RIIMPO320 excavations qualifications.
• Safety, traffic management and site operations knowledge.
• Ability to read plans, plans and work schedules.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control Backhoe/Loader safely to meet drainage construction targets.
• Perform concrete pipe laying, backfilling, steel fixing and formwork per standards.
• Provide high-quality plant operation services across locations.
• Assess sites to determine safe operating methods and risk controls.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and routine maintenance of plant and equipment.

Skills

Backhoe/Loader operation

Manual labour

Teamwork

Basic literacy

WHS awareness

Education

Class C manual driver’s licence

White or Blue Card

RIIMPO0319 Backhoe/Loader Operators

HR licence desirable

RIIMPO320 civil construction excavations desirable

Traffic Management Plan desirable

Traffic Controller Licence desirable

Job description

Shire of Banana in Taroom, Queensland, invites applications for a Labourer skilled in operating a range of Council plant, including Backhoe/Loader, to support drainage, road, and construction projects.

You will perform concrete works, site inspections, routine maintenance, and safe work practices while collaborating with teams, following procedures, and contributing to timely project delivery. A valid Class C licence and White/Blue Card are required.