Works & Infrastructure Plant Operator

Mildura Rural City Council; Mildura; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly Accrued Day Off

Flare Employee Benefits discounts

Health Insurance & Gym Memberships

Employee Assistance Program: Free Coun

Social Clubs

Job summary

Mildura Rural City Council invites applications for a full-time temporary position of Works & Infrastructure Plant Operator (R2813). Based at the MRCC Red Cliffs Depot, you will perform road maintenance and operate plant and equipment while contributing to essential community infrastructure.

The role requires a current Heavy Ridged licence, ability to work in a team, and willingness to obtain necessary traffic control and police checks.

Qualifications

• Current Drivers Licence with Heavy Ridged endorsement
• Ability to operate plant and equipment for road maintenance
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to complete documentation for plant/equipment operation
• Willingness to obtain Traffic Controllers Statement of Attainment and familiarity with AS1742 part 3-2019 or willingness to obtain
• Ability to provide a satisfactory National Police Check prior to employment

Responsibilities

• Carry out essential road maintenance and roadside works
• Operate plant and equipment safely, efficiently and effectively
• Install guide posts and signage, vegetation control and drainage works
• Support delivery of services as part of road maintenance program

Skills

Heavy Ridged endorsement

Operate plant/equipment

Teamwork

Documentation

Traffic Controllers Statement of Att./

National Police Check

Tools

Traffic Controllers Statement of Attainment

National Police Check

Job description

Join Council’s Works & Infrastructure Branch as a Works & Infrastructure Plant Operator (R2813) and put your practical skills to work for the local community. Based at the MRCC Red Cliffs Depot.

This is a full-time, temporary position until 30 April 2027, offering the opportunity to enjoy hands‑on, outdoor work while contributing to essential road maintenance and infrastructure services.

About the Opportunity

Enjoy hands‑on work and want to make a difference in your local community?

In this varied role, you’ll carry out essential road maintenance and roadside works, including sealed road reinstatement, guide post and signage installation, vegetation control and drainage works. You’ll operate plant and equipment safely, efficiently and effectively to support the delivery of these important services.

If you enjoy working outdoors and taking pride in practical work that benefits the community, this could be the opportunity for you.

What you will bring

Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Hold a Current Drivers Licence with Heavy Ridged endorsement
• Ability to operate plant and equipment associated with road maintenance activities.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to complete documentation associated with plant and equipment operation.
• Hold a Traffic Controllers Statement of Attainment and have demonstrated experience in setting out temporary traffic control signage in accordance with Australian Standards AS1742 part 3 -2019 or a willingness to obtain.
• Have the ability to provide a satisfactory National Police Check prior to employment.

Salary and Conditions

The position is classified within Band 3 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $35.33 per hour plus industry allowance, maintenance allowance and statutory superannuation.

Benefits

As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• Fortnightly Accrued Day Off
• Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs

For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.