Plant Operator

Are you an experienced Plant Operator looking to
make a difference in your community? Join our team and contribute to the
delivery of high-quality maintenance and construction works across the Wagga
Wagga Local Government Area.

• Permanent, full-time position available.
• Remuneration package of $2,412.82 gross per
  fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $2,895.38 gross per fortnight +
  superannuation (12%).
• Access to Council's Nine (9) Day Fortnight Arrangement.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Supportive and inclusive
  work environment.

Please note: Rates of pay for all Council employees aged between 15-18
years of age are paid in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award
2023, Clause 32. Junior and Trainee Employment. For further information, please
see Council's Junior Rates of Pay Fact Sheet.

Your new
role:

In this hands-on role, you'll work as
part of a team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant and
equipment. Your work will play a vital part in maintaining and improving local
infrastructure, supporting the delivery of essential services, and ensuring
positive outcomes for our community.

Duties of this position will include but
are not limited to:

• Operate and maintain Council plant and equipment with an
  emphasis on backhoe operation.
• Undertake general labouring duties including traffic
  management; pipe laying; soil and sediment control; concreting and paving; tar
  patching, hot mix and sealing works; construction and maintenance of kerb and
  guttering, culverts, headwalls and pits; stormwater system maintenance; bridge
  maintenance; erection and maintenance of guide posts, sign posts and guard
  rails; fencing; roadside maintenance works; rehabilitation works; general
  maintenance activities; and site safety.
• Utilise and maintain small items of plant, equipment,
  tools (hand and power) and personal protective equipment and clothing (PPE/C)
  in accordance with Council standards.
• Complete documentation relevant to the role e.g. standard
  forms, site safety documentation etc.

What you
will need to succeed:

• National
  Certificate of Competency Class LB (Backhoe Operations).
• Class MR
  Driver's Licence.
• General
  Construction Induction Training Card (White Card).
• SafeWork
  NSW Traffic Control Work Card\s – Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic
  Control.
• Applicants must enjoy
  working outdoors and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

What is
next?

Applications close Monday, 15 September 2025at 11.59pm AEST with
interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 22 September 2025.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information,
please contact Kevin Cheney, Supervisor Civil Works on

In accordance with Work Health
and Safety legislation applicants are required to be vaccinated and provide
evidence for Hepatitis Band will be asked to provide evidence of this.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be
conducted in line with requirements of the position including a functional
health assessment to ensure candidates can meet the inherent physical
requirements of the role.

If you're
passionate about contributing to your local community and have the skills to
get the job done, we want to hear from you

For more information and to apply, please visit: 

Council
is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work,
as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all
walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability,
veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and
people of all ages.