Based in the heart of South Australia's picturesque Limestone Coast, Wattle Range Council manages over $250 million of community assets and provides hundreds of diverse services to its local community. This position is just one of 70 different roles within a team of over 160 dedicated employees. If you are interested in a career path that includes a competitive salary package, employment conditions that support a healthy work/life balance, and ongoing training opportunities that are designed to enhance your professional development - we'd love you to apply.

What We Offer

- Healthy Lifestyle Program including annual Flu vaccinations
- Flexible Working Arrangements, including rostered days off for full time employees
- Income Protection
- Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Salary Sacrificing

Join Wattle Range Council's Construction Team Wattle Range Council is seeking four experienced and motivated 3 x Casual Construction Operators to support the delivery of road maintenance, construction and infrastructure works across the region.

These roles offer an excellent opportunity for skilled operators who enjoy a variety of work, take pride in delivering quality outcomes, and are looking to contribute to projects that directly benefit the local community.

As part of Council's Construction Team, you will assist in maintaining and improving Council's extensive local road network while working with a modern fleet of heavy plant and equipment.

About the Role

You will undertake a variety of road construction and maintenance activities across Council's road network, including:

- Operating a range of heavy plant and equipment, including:

o Grader o Excavator o Loader o Backhoe o Roller o Tractor o Truck o Terrain Levelling Machine




- Undertaking civil construction and maintenance activities.
- Assisting with road construction, rehabilitation and maintenance projects.
- Performing daily pre-start inspections and basic plant maintenance.
- Working safely and efficiently to meet quality, safety and productivity targets.
- Contributing positively to a team-focused work environment.

Essential

- Demonstrated experience operating heavy plant in a civil construction, road construction or local government workplace.
- Sound understanding of road maintenance and construction practices.
- Commitment to workplace health and safety.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Highly Regarded

While not essential, applicants with any of the following will be highly regarded:

- Grader operating experience.
- Multiple plant operating competencies and relevant licences/tickets.

Join Our Team

These casual positions offer the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, gain experience across Council's operations and contribute to the maintenance and development of essential community infrastructure.

If you're an experienced operator looking for rewarding, hands-on work within a supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you.

For further information, please contact Council's Human Resources team at [email protected].

Wattle Range Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with lived experience of disability are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

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