Are you ready to take your career to the next level?
Mackay Regional
Council is on the lookout for a dedicated and skilled Plant Operator –
- Backhoe to join our dynamic team at the Mirani Depot. This is a fantastic permanent full-time chance for someone who is passionate about making a difference in their community.
Why This Role?
As a Plant Operator –
- Backhoe, you will play a crucial role in the maintenance and construction of roads, drainage assets, and other civil infrastructure. You will work under the guidance of a supervisor or leading hand, ensuring that our projects are completed efficientlyand to the highest standards.
What We Offer
- Permanent Full-Time Position: Stability and long-term career growth.
- Community Impact: Contribute to the development and maintenance of essential infrastructure.
- Supportive Team Environment: Work with a team that values collaboration and excellence.
- Base annual salary of $ 67,054.26
- Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
- Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
- Flexible work arrangements with a 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.
What You Need
- General Construction Safety "White"
- Card
- QLD Heavy Rigid Truck ‘HR’
- Class Licence (or willingness to obtain within 12 months)
- Traffic Control Ticket (desirable)
- Certificate of Competency to Operate Road Construction Plant, especially a backhoe
- QLD “C”
- Class Drivers Licence or interstate equivalent
- Experience in Construction/Maintenance of Roads and Drainage
- Extensive Experience in Operating Road Construction Plant
Applications Applications may close at any time. Please submit your cover letter and resume.
- Important information for applicants:
To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process. Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)
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.