Plant Operator (Ref: 1311)

About the position:

The Plant Operator undertakes operational activities associated with the provision of road infrastructure services to the City of Greater Geraldton, working under direction to ensure all work is carried out within agreed programs and budget constraints and in compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations, City policies, procedures and relevant Australian standards.

Key accountabilities:

- Participate in hazard identification and controls through the development of specific JHA and ensuring team accountability. Promote protected work practices and environment through leading by example.

- Construct and maintain unsealed roads and shoulders within the City’s network.

- General operation of plant and hand tools, carry out maintenance and/or labour duties as required.

- Operate plant and specialised road maintenance equipment in a competent and safe manner including rollers, loaders, trucks, graders, bobcats, excavators and other machinery as required.

- Ensure that regular routine daily maintenance is carried out and that relevant log books and pre-start are completed.

For further information and to view the position description, visit

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call James Edwards, Supervisor Rural Roads on (08) •••• •710 .

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will hold an HC licence and have demonstrated experience in the safe use of plant and equipment associated with road construction including rollers, loaders, graders, bobcats and excavators.





Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

The Plant Operator position has a salary starting from $76,072 per annum or $38.49 per hour, offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

- Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)

- 22 Annual Leave days per annum

- Health & Wellbeing Program

- 9-day fortnight

- Career opportunities

- Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace.



The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

Visit the City’s website: Employment - City of Greater Geraldton jobs to apply for this position.

To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:

1. A current resume

2. A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:

- Please list your Driver’s Licence class and expiry

- Please rate your level of competency operating the following plant – loader, roller, grader, bobcat, excavator between Nil, Basic, Intermediate or Advanced and provide an example or reason for selected rating

- Demonstrated experience in road construction and maintenance techniques and procedures

- Experience working as part of a small team to set timeframes

- Knowledge of WHS procedures including plant and vehicle pre-starts, risk analysis and job safety assessments (JSAs)

- Sound ability to operate and use hands tools, small power tools, plant, specialised machinery and vehicles effectively and safely

- Basic ability to use IT hardware such as smart phone and tablet applications

Applications close 4pm Wednesday 2 September 2026.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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