Multi Skilled Plant Operator

Overview

As a Multi Skilled Plant Operator, your primary responsibility will be to operate a variety of machinery on a daily basis. You'll work across a range of teams, interchanging with on-site equipment where appropriately trained and licensed.

Key responsibilities

- Operating a range of machines and equipment including trucks, excavators, rollers, skid steers and graders
- Operating additional plant and equipment as needed, within your licensed scope of work
- Conducting daily pre-start inspections on relevant plant and equipment
- Reporting any defects, safety concerns or issues related to the machinery or ongoing projects

This role requires a flexible approach to equipment operation and a strong commitment to safety protocols. You'll be an integral part of the team maintaining Council's civil transport infrastructure, with a focus on roads and drains.

Qualifications and requirements

Ideally your application will demonstrate previous experience operating a range of medium plant equipment used in civil construction or maintenance activities, with a particular emphasis on using excavators, skid steers and rollers.

You will bring excellent communication skills, flexibility to work collaboratively with different teams and experience undertaking manual operational tasks in a safety conscious environment. Safety is a key priority; we seek candidates who have the knowledge and physical ability to safely undertake the manual tasks required in this role and a genuine desire to contribute to a positive safety culture.

Paired with the above-mentioned skills and experience, you will also hold a current truck licence (minimum HC – heavy combination class), a Construction Induction Card and at least two of the below competencies:

- Excavator (LE)
- Skid Steer (LS)
- Grader (LG)

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council. This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time. At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today, but we’re also focused on the future – on what can be for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

- See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
- Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
- Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

- Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
- Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
- Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
- Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
- Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, and Mates in Construction program.
- Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role. You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

City of Moreton Bay is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Additional information

Advertised: 17 Sep 2025; Applications close: 01 Oct 2025 23:55

Work across the roads and drains teams, operating a range of machinery for Council's civil infrastructure maintenance requirements throughout the City of Moreton Bay area.

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