Plant Operator

1 day ago

Lithgow City Council, Australia Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia Full time

The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Operator - Backhoe to join their Rural Works team.

Reporting to the Rural Works Coordinator you will be responsible for loading materials and excavating trenches while operating the backhoe loader and performing other duties as required. As a skilled operator, you will have regular opportunities to rotate through various positions within the team, improving your skills in the construction field.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

- Operate and maintain backhoe

- Excavate trenches and assist in laying pipes

- Load trucks with road base, pipes, drums and other materials

- Perform field duties in a roadwork environment

- Set up traffic procedures and control traffic

- Perform roadworks

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please click here for the complete Position Description.

About you

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

- Class C Driver’s Licence

- Demonstrated competency in the operation of a backhoe

- WH&S Induction for Construction Works Certificate (Whitecard)

- Traffic Control Ticket

- Willingness to undertake additional training

- Demonstrated commitment to Work Health & Safety and Risk Management procedures

- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of integrity and honesty

In addition, an ideal candidate would have demonstrated competency in plant operator tickets, MR Licence, previous labouring experience and experience in the operation of a backhoe.

Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

- Between $1,139.70 and $1,260.08 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience

- Permanent Full‑time, 38 hours per week

- Ongoing learning and development opportunities

- Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every 2 weeks

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 4pm AEST.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre‑employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

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