Roads & Heavy Equipment Plant Operator

Maranoa Regional Council

Mitchell

On-site

AUD 66,000 - 67,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave
9-day fortnight
Long service leave
Paid parental leave
Salary sacrifce options
Employee Assistance Program
Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Maranoa Regional Council is seeking a hands-on plant operator to construct and maintain the region's road network. You will operate graders, rollers, loaders, excavators and backhoes, while ensuring safety, accurate servicing, and documentation.

The role offers a 9-day fortnight, five weeks annual leave, long service leave after seven years, and access to salary sacrifice options. Join a team dedicated to reliable infrastructure and community service.

Qualifications

  • Operates a range of Council plant and equipment to construct and maintain the road network.
  • Maintains safety and OEM procedures during operations.
  • Completes daily servicing and plant records to minimise downtime.

Responsibilities

  • Operate Council plant and equipment to construct and maintain roads.
  • Safely operate machinery in line with OEM specs and procedures.
  • Complete daily servicing and maintain plant records.
  • Support road repairs, renewals and maintenance activities.
  • Undertake general labouring and site preparation.
  • Assist with traffic control signage and site setup.
  • Work with a multi-skilled team and support other departments.

Skills

Plant operation
Safety compliance
Maintenance records
Teamwork
Traffic control

Tools

Grader
Roller
Loader
Excavator
Backhoe

Job description

Maranoa Regional Council is seeking a hands-on plant operator to construct and maintain the region's road network. You will operate graders, rollers, loaders, excavators and backhoes, while ensuring safety, accurate servicing, and documentation.

The role offers a 9-day fortnight, five weeks annual leave, long service leave after seven years, and access to salary sacrifice options. Join a team dedicated to reliable infrastructure and community service.

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