Plant Operator Level 2

Join Tweed Shire Council as a versatile Plant Operator, where you'll operate a range of heavy machinery including excavators, loaders, trailers, crane trucks and more! This hands-on role requires strong knowledge of the local road network, the ability to work independently and a commitment to safety, teamwork and operational flexibility across various civil works.

About the role:

• Operate a wide range of plant and transport equipment including trucks, trailers (over 10T) excavators, graders, loaders, crane trucks low loaders and more.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on machinery to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Navigate independently across the Tweed Shire using sound local road knowledge and work unsupervised when required.
• Communicate effectively with Supervisors and work collaboratively with other teams and work gangs.
• Carry out additional duties as needed, including non-driving tasks when plant is idle or under repair.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $61,402 per annum with competency-based increments up to $70,133 per annum, plus 12% super
• a permanent full-time role
• 76-hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills to read job instructions, manuals and complete accurate work records.
• Proven competency in operating civil plant and machinery including excavators, backhoes, graders, loaders and transport equipment such as dog trailers and low loaders.
• Sound understanding of grades, levels, cross falls, bitumen sealing techniques, load shifting regulations and heavy vehicle transport requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to perform routine maintenance, cleaning and safety checks on plant equipment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with accurate record-keeping and a current White Card essential.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 04 September 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

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