Job Description
Water Industry Plant Operator/Labourer x 2
Fraser Coast Regional Council – Hervey Bay QLD
Water Industry Plant Operator/Labourer x 2
Water & Waste Services
Permanent Full Time
Hervey Bay and Maryborough
Operations Level 5 - $74,161 per annum plus superannuation
+ annualised allowance of $2,869
+ 8-day fortnight
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
What we are looking for:
We're looking for a reliable and experienced Water Industry Plant Operator/Labourer to assist in maintaining and constructing water and wastewater systems.
The ideal candidate should be able to perform manual labour tasks, work safely in confined spaces, and have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
What your day will look like:
Contribute to the undertaking of construction/ maintenance activities by operating a range of machinery and equipment
Construction of water and wastewater infrastructure undertaken to quality standard
Assist in the construction and installation of water and wastewater assets to quality standard
What you'll need for success:
Current MR licence
Current machinery/plant licences eg.
excavator
General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
Current Hepatitis A,



Hepatitis B and Tetanus immunisations (or willingness to undertake immunisations within one month of commencement)
What's nice to have:
Provide First Aid/CPR
Work Safely at Heights
Trim and Cut Felled Trees (Chainsaw Level 2)
High risk work licence (Forklift operation)
Traffic Implementation (Level 2)
SWNELP
Confined Spaces Certification
Basic Computer Skills
Benefits of Working with Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge, and talent.
As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.
We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in ****, as well as winning the LGMA **** Excellence in Innovation award.
What we Offer:
Learning and development opportunities
Versatile working arrangements
Up to 12% employer super contribution
17.5% leave loading
Study assistance program
Novated leasing
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Paid Emergency Services leave
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📌 Water Industry Plant Operator/Labourer X 2 (Queensland)
🏢 Fraser Coast Regional Council
📍 Queensland