Join our Team as a Plant Operator!

Status: Permanent Full Time
Remuneration: Grade 7 which is currently $74.139K per annum ($37.519 per hour)

Are you an experienced Plant Operator looking for your next challenge? Council is seeking a reliable and skilled individual to join our Infrastructure & Operations team. In this hands-on role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering quality construction and maintenance services across township and rural roads. We’re looking for someone who not only knows their way around plant and equipment but takes pride in their workmanship and safety.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience:

Proven ability to safely and competently operate a wide range of plant and equipment including loaders, trucks, water carts, and rollers

Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence and Loader Ticket are required

Demonstrated civil construction and maintenance skills are a must

Certification in Work Zone Traffic Management and a White Card

Ability to work independently and within a team, communicate effectively, and manage time well

Highly Desirable:

Grader operation experience

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Key Responsibilities

Operate Council machinery for road construction and maintenance, including grader, truck, loader, roller, and small plant

Undertake tasks such as compaction, water binding, spreading materials, and maintaining township and rural roads.

Complete regular maintenance checks and keep accurate logbooks.

Maintain a clean and safe work site, including proper signage and traffic control.

Support general maintenance work, such as vegetation control, kerbing, signage, and stormwater systems.

Assist Parks & Gardens Team when required

The successful applicant must be competent using a mobile phone or Council-issued technology (iPad/tablet or computer) for completing electronic timesheets, communication, pre-start checklists, inspections and other tasks as required.

On-Call Responsibilities

Participation in a rotating on-call roster is required to support emergency and after-hours works (on-call allowances payable). A strong commitment to reliability, safety, and responsiveness is essential.

Why Join Us?

Work in a supportive and collaborative team

Enjoy a variety of tasks in a beautiful coastal region

Contribute to meaningful community infrastructure

If you're a motivated plant operator with a commitment to safety, teamwork, and service, we want to hear from you.

Ready to Apply?

Send your cover letter & resume to [email protected] by 9.00am, Friday 20 June 2025.
For more information about the role, contact Director Infrastructure & Operations, Dave Worthley at [email protected] or call 0429 646 076.

For more information and to view the position description for the role please visit the website via this link: https://www.robe.sa.gov.au/council/employment/plant-operator