TO737 Plant Operator

As a Plant Operator with Council, you will be a valued member of a skilled team delivering planned and reactive road works across the local area. Your capability, reliability and commitment to safety directly support Council’s ability to deliver high‑quality infrastructure and respond to community needs.

Your work will be visible, meaningful and essential.

• Contribute directly to roads, infrastructure and services used by the local community
• Take pride in work that delivers practical, real‑world outcomes

• A strong commitment to work health and safety, supported by clear procedures and systems
• Well‑maintained plant and equipment
• A culture where everyone looks out for each other

• Work alongside experienced operators, supervisors and crews
• A supportive team environment built on respect, communication and shared responsibility
• Your contribution and experience are recognised and valued

• Operate a range of plant and equipment including rollers, loaders, excavators, graders and HR trucks
• Opportunity to develop and expand your plant operation skills
• Exposure to diverse road construction, maintenance and roadside works

• Secure employment with a local employer
• Structured work programs with opportunities for overtime and emergency works when required
• Work that keeps you active, outdoors and engaged

• Well‑defined processes, procedures and work programs
• Clear leadership and supervision
• Tools, training and inductions to help you succeed and stay compliant

This is a role for people who take pride in quality work, teamwork and contributing to outcomes that matter.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy hands‑on, practical work in a team environment
• Take pride in operating plant safely and competently
• Are reliable, punctual and take responsibility for your work
• Have a positive, “can‑do” attitude and adapt to changing work priorities
• Value safe work practices, environmental responsibility and ethical behaviour

Essential

• Construction Induction Certification (White Card).
• Previous experience in operation of various plant in a construction environment.

Desirable

• Class HR driver’s licence.
• HRW licence for regulated plant.
• Current Implement Traffic Control Plans and Traffic Controller Certification.

• Employment is under the Local Government (State) Award 2026.
• The positions are grade 4 in Council's salary system.
• Gross weekly wage range is $1174.30 to $1264.60 dependent upon the plant operator role, qualifications and experience.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
• Cabonne Council proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Council's recruitment process consists of a range of pre-employment screening activities. This varies depending upon the position, but may include:

• Interviews
• Pre-employment medical, drug and hearing testing, physical demands assessment
• Reference and identity checking
• Checking validity of qualifications

Cabonne Council is an equal opportunity employer embracing access and diversity in its recruitment process.

Cabonne Council is a Child Safe Organisation that is dedicated to respecting children and young people. We prioritise their voices and views and we are committed to taking proactive measures to always keep children safe.