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Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.
We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.
Shape your future.
Serve your Community.
Belong to something bigger.
About this Position:
The Plant Operatoris responsible for operating plant and heavy vehicles with precision and expertise in road construction and, maintenance, and quarry operations, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment throughout the Roads and Quarry department.
This role is critical in building and maintaining the infrastructure that connects communities.
Please note, the nature of this role will require the successful applicant to specifically have the following plant tickets:
Conduct backhoe/loader operations - RIIMP****E or similar
Conduct excavator operations – RIIMP****F or similar
What We can offer you:
Attractive wages and conditions.
Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight).
Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport member options.
Training and development opportunities.
Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture.
Meaningful work tha t contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
What we trust you to deliver:




Operate a variety of heavy plant equipment and heavy vehicles safely and efficiently to support road construction, road maintenance, and from time to time quarry operations.
Conduct daily pre-start, roadworthy and maintenance inspections, ensuring all plant and equipment remain safe, compliant and operational.
Perform general roadwork, labouring and emergency response duties as required, demonstrating flexibility across different work areas and functions.
Adhere to Work Health and Safety, National Heavy Vehicle Law, environmental and Council policies, while maintaining accurate records, inspections, timesheets and logbooks.
Work collaboratively with team members, contractors and the community, providing professional customer service, sharing knowledge, and supporting less experienced employees.
What you will need to be successful:
General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker certificate
Dogman Ticket (HRW) (hold or willing to obtain)
Hold one of:
Current Class C Licence
Hold at least 2 of the below plant licences (noting that at a minimum the Conduct backhoe/loader operations and Conduct excavator operations are required):




Conduct backhoe/loader operations - RIIMP****E or similar
Conduct excavator operations – RIIMP****F or similar
Conduct roller/compactor operations – RIIMP****E or similar
Conduct wheeled front end loader operations RIIMP****F or similar
Conduct grader operations - RIIMP****F or similar
Full Time Contract:
76 hours per fortnight, across a 9-day fortnight
Salary:
A salary range starting from $1,****** per week (Grade 9 Entry), plus superannuation
Closing date:
Monday 14 September **** at 11:00PM.
However, applications may be assessed as they are received.
Considering relocating for this opportunity?
Relocation support is available through The Welcome Experience, a NSW Government initiative assisting individuals and families moving to regional areas to find out more.
Conditions of Employment:
Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.
Pre-employment Screening:
Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks thatwill include health assessments (such as functional fitness, audio, chest x-ray, spirometry, drug testing), validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.
We care about people as i ndividuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and current ways of working.
We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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📌 Plant Operator (New South Wales)
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