Plant Operator - Central

Band 3 - $34.76 - $37.20 excluding superannuation and allowances

A full-time fixed term position - until Friday, 29 October 2027 - is available for a plant operator based out of the Hamilton Depot.

The successful applicant's duties will include truck driving, bitumen and gravel road patching, tree trimming, roadside slashing and assist with road construction projects.

A heavy rigid truck and traffic management licence would be advantagous, as well as a good understanding of OHS policies and procedures.

The successful applicant will be working as part of a team and also alone at times.

Benefits of working at Council:

• We encourage personal and professional growth
• We understand the importance of work / life balance
• We embrace change
• We are committed to providing a safe work environment
• We offer flexible work arrangements
• We offer a 9 day fortnight

Working at Southern Grampians Shire Council provides great work life balance, competitive remuneration, salary sacrifice, access to health and wellbeing programs, and access to further training and development opportunities. We are a child safe organisation.

Further information for this role can be obtained by contacting John Pierce - Senior Coordinator Works via phone on [03 5573 0444](tel:03 5573 0444).

Full details of this position are in the position description attached below.

How to apply:

• Click the Apply button below
• Download and read the position description here
• Attach a resume and cover letter

Applications close: Friday, 23 October 2026

Heavy Rigid Vehicle Endorsed Drivers Licence (essential), Loader license (essential), Experience in operating loader and hook truck (desirable), Ability to use basic functions of computer, Customer service experience, Previous experience in resource recovery and waste management (desirable)