Mackay Regional Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Plant Operator to operate the
Skid Steer Loader in our Civil Operations team, based at Paget Depot.

At Mackay Regional Council, we believe that we can create opportunities to thrive to help our region

become the best region for liveability and livelihood. You will be home with your family every night and

gain the work/life balance and job security you've been searching for!

About this opportunity:

You will be required to operate other plant, such as skid steer loader, trucks, backhoes, rollers and

loaders. You will also carry out labouring duties associated with the maintenance and construction of

road and drainage assets, and other civil infrastructure including earthworks, concrete, pipelaying,

bitumen and vegetation work.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Base annual salary of $ 59,319
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible work arrangements with a 9 day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

• Certificates of competency or Licences to operate road construction plant and/or equipment -
  
  skid steer loader, backhoe and roller preferred.
  
• Current General Construction Safety "White" Card
  
• Current QLD Heavy Rigid Truck 'HR' Class Licence
  
• Current Traffic Controllers Ticket or willingness to obtain
  
• Good experience in driving trucks in varying road conditions
  
• Good experience in operating road construction plant e.g. roller, backhoe, loader
  
• Extensive experience in construction/maintenance of roads and drainage infrastructure
  
  
  In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:
  
  Want to know more about this role?
  
  View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Brendon Carter on 1300 622 529.
  
  How to apply:
  
  Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (the eRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist).
  
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  Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity, the position may close earlier than expected. Submit your application today to avoid missing out on this fantastic career prospect.
  
  
  ***Important information for applicants:
  
  To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.
  
  Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)
  
  We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.