Road & Infrastructure Operator (Permanent, Skilled Machinery)

Colac Otway Shire; Colac; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a skilled Multipurpose Officer/Plant Operator to join the Services and Operations team in Colac on a permanent full-time basis. The role covers tasks on Council roads, bridges and reserves, plus council land, with focus on safety, quality and budget adherence.

The successful candidate will be based at the Colac Depot and must have road construction/maintenance experience, strong written communication, and relevant traffic control and plant tickets to operate

Qualifications

• Experience in road construction/maintenance works.
• Good written communication skills.
• Traffic control and roadwork signage certificates.
• OH&S Construction Induction Card/White Card.
• Tickets for machinery such as grader, roller, loader, excavator and skid steer.

Responsibilities

• Carry out allocated tasks on Council's roads, bridges and road reserves, and on Council-owned land.
• Maintain safety, quality and budget compliance in line with corporate values.
• Based at the Colac Depot and contribute to operational goals.

Skills

Road construction/maintenance

Written communication

Traffic control signage certificates

OH&S Card/White Card

Machinery tickets (grader, roller, etc

Tools

Grader

Roller

Loader

Excavator

Skid steer

Job description

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a skilled Multipurpose Officer/Plant Operator to join the Services and Operations team in Colac on a permanent full-time basis. The role covers tasks on Council roads, bridges and reserves, plus council land, with focus on safety, quality and budget adherence.

The successful candidate will be based at the Colac Depot and must have road construction/maintenance experience, strong written communication, and relevant traffic control and plant tickets to operate