Join Us as a Plant Operator

Are you ready to take the wheel and drive your career to the next level?

Do you have a passion for operating heavy machinery and making a tangible impact on your community? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Mackay Regional Council is dedicated to serving our vibrant community of approximately 125,000 residents. We are committed to fostering a dynamic workforce culture and innovative leadership. Our mission is to enhance the local economy, attract new industries, and provide essential services while upholding our core values: Safety and Well-Being, Respect, Collaboration, Service Excellence, and Integrity.

As a Plant Operator, you will be at the forefront of maintaining and constructing our roads and drainage assets.

As a Plant Operator based out of our Mirani Depot, you will carry out labouring and plant and truck operation duties associated with maintenance and construction of roads and drainage assets, or other associated civil infrastructure under the limited supervision of a Supervisor or Leading Hand.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Heavy Machinery: Competently operate ride-on equipment, light and medium mechanical plant, and rigid motor vehicles (trucks) with GVM equal to or greater than 22.5 tonnes.
• Construction and Maintenance: Perform tasks related to the maintenance and construction of roads, drainage, and other civil infrastructure, including earthworks, concrete, pipelaying, bitumen, and vegetation work.
• Traffic Management: Ensure safe traffic management around work sites.
• Client Service: Provide excellent service to both internal and external clients.
• Plant Maintenance: Conduct daily maintenance and cooperate with mechanical service personnel.
• Training and Compliance: Participate in on-the-job training and ensure compliance with environmental legislation.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Current General Construction Safety "White" Card.
• Current QLD Manual Car 'C' Class Open Driver's Licence or interstate equivalent (must be transferred to QLD within three months of commencement).
• Current QLD Heavy Rigid Truck 'HR' Class Licence or interstate equivalent (must be transferred to QLD within three months of commencement).

Desirable:

• Certificate III in Civil Construction.
• Current Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) qualifications or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months.
• Certificate of Competency to operate road construction plant and/or equipment - skid steer loader, roller, loader, backhoe.

Experience

Essential:

• Experience in driving trucks in varying road conditions.
• Experience in operating road construction plant e.g., roller, backhoe, loader.
• Experience in construction/maintenance of roads and drainage infrastructure.

Desirable:

• Experience in concrete work.

Skills

• Ability to adapt to changing work environments while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Well-developed plant operation and truck driving skills.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and foster a team environment.

Why Join Us?

• Annual base salary of $63,861 = $1,228 per week + applicable weekly allowances
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• 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.

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, please submit your cover letter and resume.

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.