Workfast is looking for
Plant Operators to join a road maintenance, construction and asphalt crew in Cairns, QLD
.
Ongoing, long-term prospect with consistent hours
Local Cairns-based work
Opportunities to operate multiple plant types and cross-train across paving operations
Workfast is looking for
Plant Operators to join a road maintenance, construction and asphalt crew in Cairns, QLD
.
Competitive Pay:
$*****/hr
+ penalties + overtime
Ongoing, long-term opportunity with consistent hours
Local Cairns-based work
Opportunities to operate multiple plant types and cross-train across paving operations
We are currently seeking experienced, safety-conscious
Plant Operators and Labourers
to join our established road surfacing and asphalt operations in Cairns. This is an outstanding opportunity for operators with a background in asphalt, road construction, civil works, or mobile plant operation to secure steady, ongoing work. You will be part of a supportive, experienced crew with genuine opportunities to expand your plant operating tickets and paving expertise.
What you get
Highly competitive pay rate: $***** per hour +
applicable shift penalties + overtime
Ongoing, consistent weekly hours, weekly pay
Local Cairns-based projects
Hands-on training, upskilling, and multi-skilling opportunities across diverse plant and paving machinery
Safe, professional work environment alongside seasoned civil and asphalt professionals
What you need
Driver's Licence, White Card
and reliable transport
Experience operator within road construction, asphalt, civil infrastructure, or quarry environments
Relevant Plant Tickets or Verification of Competency (VOCs)
highly regarded (Asphalt Paver, Multi-Tyre Roller, Steel Roller,



Skid Steer / Bobcat, Profiler)
Complete essential ground labouring duties (raking, sweeping, shovelling) alongside machine operation
Manual physical fitness: capable of lifting up to ~20kg, working outdoors around hot asphalt, machinery, and tropical weather
Strong commitment to workplace health and safety (WHS), quality standards, and environmental practices
What you will be doing
Operating mobile plant and paving equipment including
rollers, skid steers, pavers, profilers, and sweeping attachments
Conducting pre-start inspections, routine machinery servicing checks, and logging startup/shutdown procedures
Assisting with asphalt placement, monitoring depth, levels, alignment, and surface finish quality
Completing essential
manual labouring tasks
, including raking, levelling, shovelling hot asphalt, and site housekeeping
Directing plant movements, acting as a spotter, and adhering to strict site traffic management plans
Assisting with truck loading/unloading, material handling, site setup, and daily pack-down
Participating actively in pre-start briefings, toolbox talks, and hazard identification
Working closely with the crew and Foreman to achieve daily production targets safely and efficiently
About us
Workfast
is a labour-hire company working with some of Australia's largest companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. When you join our team we make sure that you're looked after, paid well and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards.
Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application.
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📌 Road Maintenance Crew (Queensland)
🏢 Workfast
📍 Queensland