Drainage Plant Operator

16 hours ago


Burpengary, Australia City of Moreton Bay Full time

**Job Number**:
500545

**The details**:

- Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight
- $69,344 pa (includes industry allowance and uniform allowance) + 12% super (level 5)
- 76 hour fortnight
- Location: Burpengary - please note, this position will be moving to a Narangba location in the coming months.

As a Multi-Skilled Plant Operator, you'll play a crucial role within our regional drainage team. Your primary responsibilities will include the daily operation of medium-sized plant items, primarily focusing on critical drainage maintenance tasks such as clearing drains and culverts and conducting essential drainage remediation.

This will include:

- Operating various medium-sized plant equipment, with a focus on an 8-tonne excavator
- Switching between different plant machinery, primarily the skid steer and excavator
- Operating equipment with specialized attachments, such as flail mowers
- Conducting daily pre-start inspections on relevant plant and equipment
- Reporting any defects, safety concerns, or issues related to the machinery or ongoing projects
- Assisting in other roads and drains maintenance activities as required

This position requires a flexible approach to machine operation and a strong commitment to safety and maintenance protocols.
- We are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability, and we are seeking people who resonate with these values._

**About you**

Ideally, you will have demonstrated relevant drainage experience and experience operating excavators and skid steers in similar maintenance environments. Your background should reflect proficiency in handling a variety of medium-sized plant items typically used in civil construction and maintenance projects, with an emphasis on operating excavators of comparable size and managing skid steers effectively.

To complement your practical experience, you must also possess:

- A current truck licence (minimum Heavy Rigid - HR class)
- A Construction Induction card
- Certification to operate both an Excavator (LE) and a Skid Steer (LS)

This combination of practical experience and formal qualifications will ensure you're well-equipped to excel in this dynamic role, contributing to the efficiency of our drainage maintenance operations.

**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.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants may 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).

**Your Future City.**
**See it. Shape it. Live It.**

**Advertised**:
10 Jun 2025

**Applications close**:
25 Jun 2025 23:55



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