Road & Drainage Plant Operator - 9‑Day Fortnight

Fraser Coast Regional Council; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Values based culture

Employee discount shopping program

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements (WFH)

Study assistance program

Novated leasing

24/7 EAP access

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Paid emergency services leave

Uniform subsidy

Years of service rewards

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council in Maryborough is seeking a Safety-focused Plant Operator to join our Works Operations team on a permanent full-time basis. You will operate plant for road construction and maintenance, perform pre-start checks, and support traffic management and customer service in public areas.

The role requires a White Card and a Queensland HC licence, with experience in excavator operations being advantageous.

Qualifications

• White Card required for construction sites.
• HC licence recognised in Queensland.
• Experience operating plant in road construction, maintenance or drainage.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Sound WHS, environmental and risk management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and fleet for road and drainage construction and maintenance works.
• Undertake labouring duties to support operational works programs.
• Complete pre-start inspections and basic plant maintenance tasks.
• Support safe work practices, including traffic management requirements.
• Provide professional customer service when working in public environments.
• Record work activities, service requests and timesheets using Council systems.

Skills

Safety awareness

Autonomy

Communication

Customer service

WHS knowledge

Tech literacy

Education

White Card (Construction Induction)

HC licence (Queensland)

Tools

Front-end Loader

Backhoe

Skidsteer

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council in Maryborough is seeking a Safety-focused Plant Operator to join our Works Operations team on a permanent full-time basis. You will operate plant for road construction and maintenance, perform pre-start checks, and support traffic management and customer service in public areas.

The role requires a White Card and a Queensland HC licence, with experience in excavator operations being advantageous.