Specialised Plant Operator

Summit Open Space Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job security

Modern equipment

Training and career development

Live-away travel provided

Supportive team environment

Expanding operation with specialist 1

Job summary

Summit Open Space Services is seeking an experienced Specialised Plant Operator to operate our Sennebogen Material Handler. The role will also involve a 13-tonne excavator with a harvesting attachment, with live-away travel where required.

You will perform daily inspections, work with supervisors and field crews, and ensure safety, environmental and client requirements are met. Construction White Card and HC Licence are preferred; extensive travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience operating heavy machinery.
• Willingness to travel throughout NSW and undertake live-away work.
• Unrestricted HC Licence or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialised plant and heavy machinery safely and efficiently.
• Primarily operate a Sennebogen Material Handler.
• Operate a 13-tonne excavator with harvesting attachment when required.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections and maintain equipment to a high standard.
• Work closely with supervisors and field crews to deliver project outcomes.
• Comply with all safety, environmental and client requirements.
• Travel throughout NSW and undertake live-away work where required.
• When not undertaking live-away work, report into St Mary's depot.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Construction White Card

Cert II ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control

HC Licence

Tools

Sennebogen machinery

Excavator 13t

Harvesting attachment

Job description

• Employee Type Full Time

• Contact Name HR Department
• Contact Phone [phone]
• Contact Email [e-mail]

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Specialised Plant Operator to operate our newly purchased Sennebogen Material Handler. The successful applicant will primarily operate the Sennebogen, with opportunities to operate other machinery including a 13-tonne excavator fitted with a harvesting attachment.

• Ongoing work and job security
• Modern, well-maintained equipment
• Training and career development opportunities
• Travel and accommodation provided for live-away work where required
• Supportive team environment within a growing business
• Opportunity to be part of an expanding operation with newly acquired specialist machinery

Duties

• Operate specialised plant and heavy machinery safely and efficiently
• Primarily operate a Sennebogen Material Handler
• Operate a 13-tonne excavator with harvesting attachment when required
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections and maintain equipment to a high standard
• Work closely with supervisors and field crews to deliver project outcomes
• Comply with all safety, environmental and client requirements
• Travel throughout NSW and undertake live-away work where required
• When not undertaking live-away work, you will report into our St Mary's depot
• Demonstrated experience operating heavy machinery.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Construction White Card.
• Ability to travel and work away from home when required.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Unrestricted HC Licence or willing to obtain
• Experience operating Sennebogen equipment or similar specialised plant
• Experience operating excavators and harvesting attachments
• Cert II ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control (or equivalent) highly desirable
• Experience within the vegetation management, utilities, rail, civil or infrastructure industries

About the Company

Summit Open Space Services is a leading provider of Horticulture, Tree Diagnosis, Tree Planting and Open Space Land Management Services. We are a vibrant, innovative and dynamic company with a strong focus on developing our employees.

Join a company where you can learn, develop and experience all facets of Plant and Machinery operation.

To learn more about the specialist machinery you'll be working with, please visit the link below: