AddressPlant Operator
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to your local community? Mackay Regional Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Plant Operator to operate the Skid Steer Loader in the Civil Operations team, based at our Paget Depot on a permanent full-time basis with a 9 day fortnight roster. This is an excellent chance to play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing our city's infrastructure and public spaces.
At Mackay Regional Council, we believe that we can create opportunities to thrive to help our region become the best region for liveability and livelihood. You will be home with your family every night and gain the work/life balance and job security you've been searching for!
About this opportunity:
You will be required to operate other plant, such as skid steer loader, trucks, backhoes, rollers and loaders. You will also carry out labouring duties associated with the maintenance and construction of road and drainage assets, and other civil infrastructure including earthworks, concrete, pipelaying, bitumen and vegetation work.
Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
- Certificates of competency or Licences to operate road construction plant and/or equipment – skid steer loader, backhoe and roller preferred.
- Current General Construction Safety "White" Card
- Current QLD Heavy Rigid Truck ‘HR’ Class Licence
- Current Traffic Controllers Ticket or willingness to obtain.
- Good experience in driving trucks in varying road conditions
- Good experience in operating road construction plant e.g. roller, backhoe, loader
- Extensive experience in construction/maintenance of roads and drainage infrastructure
Why work for Mackay Regional Council?
Mackay Regional Council offers a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government, with responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employing almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with good quality education and health facilities.
In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:
- Base annual salary of $ 59,319 = $1,140 per week base + applicable allowances
- Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
- Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
- Flexible work arrangements with an RDO or 9 day fortnight roster.
- May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
- Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
- Study and assistance programs for career development.
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Active Social Clubs.
Want to know more about this role?
View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments of this vacancy.
How to apply:
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity, the position may close earlier than expected. Submit your application today to avoid missing out on this fantastic career prospect.
Having troubles submitted your application?
Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
