Plant Operator 3 (Roller) - Other

Mid-Western Regional Council | Full-time | Rylstone, NSW

Put Your Plant Operating Skills to Work!

Are you an experienced plant operator who takes pride in operating heavy machinery safely and delivering quality results? Mid-Western Regional Council is seeking a skilled and reliable Plant Operator 3 (Roller) to join our Roads team in Rylstone.

In this hands-on role, you’ll operate Council’s heavy earthmoving compaction plant across road maintenance, construction and other infrastructure projects throughout the region. We’re looking for someone with demonstrated plant operating skills, a strong commitment to safety and the ability to work collaboratively to get the job done.

About the Role

Reporting to the Works Officer, your responsibilities will include:

• Operating Council’s heavy earthmoving compaction plant on road maintenance, construction and other related infrastructure projects.
• Working safely and responsibly, ensuring your actions do not put yourself, others or the environment at risk.
• Completing daily pre-start checks and ensuring plant is maintained in a safe, tidy and serviceable condition.
• Assisting with road maintenance and construction activities, including labouring duties as required.
• Working effectively as part of a team and following instructions to achieve project outcomes.
• Undertaking traffic control activities at worksites, including erecting safety signage and barriers, as required.
• Periodically undertaking out-of-hours (on-call) duties.

About You

You’re a safety-conscious and practical operator who understands the importance of maintaining equipment, following safe work practices and working as part of a team.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A current Class C Driver’s Licence.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Demonstrated skills operating earthmoving plant
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A commitment to workplace health and safety

What We Offer

As part of our Roads team, you'll enjoy:

• A permanent, full-time position with a 9-day fortnight
• Opportunities to develop your skills and gain industry experience
• Meaningful work maintaining and improving local roads and infrastructure
• A safe, supportive and team-focused work environment
• 2 weeks sick leave, 1 week of My Leave and 4 weeks annual leave
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Discounted Health Care
• Fitness Passport Health and Wellbeing initiatives

The salary range for this full-time position is $2,358.90 - $2,500.00 gross per fortnight, plus superannuation which equates to an annual salary of $61,331.40 - $65,000.00 (dependant on skills, qualifications and experience). Additionally, you are also entitled to Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of 40.580 per fortnight.

Ready to apply?

Applications close Wednesday, 28th October at 11:59 pm.

For more information about the position, please contact HR Team on (02) 6357 5054

Please note that you must address the selection criteria contained in the online questionnaire for your application to be considered.

Mid-Western Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.