Job Description

A regional Council in North Queensland is looking for a reliable Plant Operator to join its Works team, operating and maintaining Council plant and machinery safely and efficiently under limited supervision. You'll need a current licence or certificate of competency (or be working toward one) for plant such as backhoe, mini excavator, front-end loader, road roller or tractor slasher/broom.

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What You'll Do

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- Carry out daily pre-start checks, start-up/shutdown procedures and basic preventative maintenance on your allocated plant.
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- Complete your share of the Works programme, using sound judgement on routine tasks.
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- Check for underground services before digging, and report hazards, incidents or defects promptly.
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- Pitch in on other duties as directed, including labouring or operating other plant you're licensed for.
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About The Role

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A regional Council in North Queensland is looking for a reliable Plant Operator to join its Works team, operating and maintaining Council plant and machinery safely and efficiently under limited supervision. You'll need a current licence or certificate of competency (or be working toward one) for plant such as backhoe, mini excavator, front-end loader, road roller or tractor slasher/broom.

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What You'll Do

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- Carry out daily pre-start checks, start-up/shutdown procedures and basic preventative maintenance on your allocated plant.
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- Complete your share of the Works programme, using sound judgement on routine tasks.
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- Check for underground services before digging, and report hazards, incidents or defects promptly.
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- Pitch in on other duties as directed, including labouring or operating other plant you're licensed for.
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About You

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- Current licence/certificate of competency for relevant plant, or clear logbook evidence you're working toward one.
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- General Construction Induction White Card.
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- Solid background in road construction or civil works.
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- Comfortable working under limited supervision and in a team.
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- Physically able to manage manual handling and outdoor labouring in direct sun.
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- Able to pass a pre-placement medical.
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Desirable: MR driver's licence, Working in Proximity to Traffic and Implement Traffic Management Plans certificates.

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What's On Offer

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- Reliable, ongoing local government employment with a team-first culture.
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- Variety of plant and work across the Works programme.
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- Support to gain or top up your certificates and qualifications.
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📌 Plant Operator (New South Wales)
🏢 Achieve Group Recruitment
📍 New South Wales