Plant Operator

About The Role

A regional Council in North Queensland is looking for a reliable Plant Operator to join its Works team, operating and maintaining Council plant and machinery safely and efficiently under limited supervision. You'll need a current licence or certificate of competency (or be working toward one) for plant such as backhoe, mini excavator, front-end loader, road roller or tractor slasher/broom.

What You'll Do

• Carry out daily pre-start checks, start-up/shutdown procedures and basic preventative maintenance on your allocated plant.
• Complete your share of the Works programme, using sound judgement on routine tasks.
• Check for underground services before digging, and report hazards, incidents or defects promptly.
• Pitch in on other duties as directed, including labouring or operating other plant you're licensed for.

About You

• Current licence/certificate of competency for relevant plant, or clear logbook evidence you're working toward one.
• General Construction Induction White Card.
• Solid background in road construction or civil works.
• Comfortable working under limited supervision and in a team.
• Physically able to manage manual handling and outdoor labouring in direct sun.
• Able to pass a pre-placement medical.

Desirable: MR driver's licence, Working in Proximity to Traffic and Implement Traffic Management Plans certificates.

What's On Offer

• Stable, ongoing local government employment with a team-first culture.
• Variety of plant and work across the Works programme.
• Support to gain or top up your certificates and qualifications.