Do you enjoy working outdoors and operating specialist plant and equipment? We're seeking two (2) reliable and safety-conscious Patching Plant & Truck Operators to join our Civil Operations team in delivering vital road maintenance services to our community.

• Two (2) permanent positions available.
• Remuneration package of $2,391.68 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $2,870.02 gross per fortnight + superannuation (11.5%).
• Access to Council's Nine (9) Day Fortnight Arrangement.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

Please note: Rates of pay for all Council employees aged between 15-18 years of age are paid in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, Clause 32. Junior and Trainee Employment. For further information, please see Council's Junior Rates of Pay Fact Sheet.

Your new role:

In this hands-on role, you'll operate patching plant equipment and heavy vehicles to carry out road repairs, resurfacing, and maintenance activities across the region. You'll also be responsible for the safe operation and basic maintenance of machinery, while ensuring work is completed to a high standard and in line with council procedures.

Duties of this position will include but are not limited to:

• Operate and maintain Council plant and equipment with an emphasis on MR truck operation and specialist patching equipment.
• Implement traffic control plans as required.
• Coordinate worksite activities including site supervision and the coordination of staff.
• Undertake general labouring duties and road maintenance activities such as road reinstatement, sealing, shoulder and pothole repairs.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, following proper protocols and utilising appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

What you will need to succeed:

• Previous experience operating and maintaining specialist plant and equipment as well as MR truck operation.
• A General Construction Induction Training Card (White Card)
• A Class MR Driver's Licence
• SafeWork NSW Traffic Controller Training Card and SafeWork NSW Implement Traffic Control Plans Training Card.
• Applicants must enjoy working outdoors and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

What is next?

Applications close Sunday, 6 July 2025 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 14 July 2025.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Don Brightman, Supervisor Civil Works on 0418 466 362.

In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation applicants are required to be vaccinated and provide evidence for Hepatitis B and will be asked to provide evidence of this.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position including a functional health assessment to ensure candidates can meet the inherent physical requirements of the role.

If you're passionate about contributing to your local community and have the skills to get the job done, we want to hear from you!

For more information and to apply, please visit:https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.