Plant Operator

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Closing date: 15/09/2025 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Alan Turner Depot - 151 Fernleigh Road, Wagga Wagga NSW Wiradjuri Country

Department: Infrastructure Services

Employment type: Permanent Full-time

Work Arrangement: On-site

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 2025 at 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

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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.