Multi Skilled Labourer Operator

Roll Into a Career That Builds Mackay – Join Us a Multi Skilled Labourer Operator
If you love working outdoors, operating heavy machinery, and being part of a crew that keeps our roads and drainage flowing smoothly, this is your chance to make a real impact in your community.

Mackay Regional Council is looking for a hands-on, can-do Multi Skilled Labourer Operator to join our Infrastructure & Operations – Civil Operations team.

As a Multi Skilled Labourer Operator, you'll be the muscle and the machine behind Mackay's civil infrastructure. From driving heavy trucks to laying pipes and pouring concrete, you'll be part of a team that builds and maintains the backbone of our region.

*What You'll Be Doing*

• Operating rigid motor vehicles (GVM ≥ 15 tonne) and vehicle/trailer combos (GCM ≤ 22.5 tonne)
• Handling small ride-on equipment and light mechanical plant
• Performing earthworks, pipelaying, concrete and bitumen work, and vegetation maintenance
• Carrying out hands-on labouring tasks for roads and drainage projects
• Maintaining and repairing assigned plant with mechanical service teams
• Managing traffic safely around work sites
• Delivering top-notch service to internal and external clients
• Completing paperwork like timesheets accurately and promptly
• Training and mentoring fellow team members
• Following Council's policies on WH&S, EEO, Anti-Discrimination, and Quality Assurance
• Minimising environmental impact through best practice procedures
• Participating in ongoing training and skill development

Essential
Qualifications & Experience

• General Construction Safety 'White' Card
• QLD Manual Car 'C' Class Open Driver's Licence
• QLD Heavy Rigid Truck 'HR' Class Licence
• Traffic Controllers Ticket
• Experience driving single axle trucks in varied conditions
• Experience operating road construction equipment
• Experience in road and drainage construction/maintenance

Desirable

• Certificate III in Civil Construction
• Concrete work experience
• Tickets to operate at least two types of plant/equipment (e.g. skid steer loader, roller, loader, backhoe, grader)

Essential
Skills & Knowledge

• Good plant operation skills and competency
• Good truck driving skills and competency
• Sound oral and written communication skills
• Manual handling skills
• Concrete formwork and placement work
• Sound pipelaying skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and foster a team environment
• Good skills in dealing with internal and external clients
• Sound knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety regulations relevant to the Construction Industry
• Ability to read, write and perform basic numerical calculations to a standard required for the role
• Good knowledge of roads and drainage construction and maintenance activities

Desirable

• Concrete finishing skills

*Special Requirements*

• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime outside normal hours, where required, to undertake assigned tasks.
• Commitment to working cooperatively with others and foster team environment in line with the Civil Operations/Civil Projects Team Book.
• Willingness to operate other construction equipment and undertake higher duties, where required, to meet task objectives, as directed by Supervisor.
• Proactively support, assist and communicate with the Leading Hand/Supervisor to complete assigned tasks effectively and efficiently and to improve service delivery.

Why Join Us?

• Base annual salary of $65,644.49 plus allowances as applicable
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• 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.

Ready To Apply?
Applications close 18th September 2025. Apply today with your resume and cover letter.

• Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)

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.