Multi-Skilled Plant Operator Opportunities | Casual | $43–$45/hr + Penalties

Are you a confident plant operator ready for your next opportunity? We’re seeking operators with experience on excavators, Moxy dump trucks, rollers, loaders, graders, dozers, backhoes or skid steers to support a growing range of civil construction and earthworks projects.

Whether you’re skilled on one or two machines or bring experience across a wider range of plant, we’d love to hear from you. With current and upcoming contracts driving demand, these roles offer attractive hourly rates, Monday-to-Friday work, overtime opportunities and a supportive team with a strong focus on safety and teamwork.

Multi-Skilled Plant Operators

What's on Offer?

Competitive pay of $43–$45/hr + applicable penalties

Monday-to-Friday work with overtime opportunities

Immediate starts and multiple vacancies

Opportunities for operators experienced on one, two or multiple machines

A growing range of civil construction and earthworks projects

A supportive team that values safe operation and explicit communication

About the Role

We’re seeking capable Plant Operators to support current and upcoming civil projects across Townsville. Depending on your experience and competencies, you’ll operate machinery such as excavators, Moxy articulated dump trucks, rollers, front-end loaders, graders, dozers, backhoes and skid steers/Posi-Tracks.

You don’t need experience on every machine.



Whether you’re confident on one or two types of plant or bring broader operating experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Duties Will Include:

Safely operating plant within your demonstrated competencies

Completing excavation, earthmoving and material handling tasks

Undertaking levelling, backfilling and compaction works

Loading, transporting or spreading materials as required

Conducting daily pre-start checks and reporting equipment faults

Following site plans, supervisor instructions and safety procedures

Communicating with spotters, labourers and other operators

Completing required equipment records

Assisting with general site duties when required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A current Construction White Card

Relevant plant tickets or evidence of competency for machinery operated

Proven operating experience in civil construction or earthworks

Confidence working safely around people, other machinery and changing ground conditions

Excellent attendance, punctuality and reliability

Good communication skills and a team-focused approach

A willingness to assist with tasks outside the cab when required

Experience operating multiple types of plant

A current HR licence

Experience across roadworks, drainage or subdivision projects

GPS machine control or final trim experience

Additional relevant tickets and reliable transport

Pre-Employment Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to complete the applicable pre-employment checks for their position.

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