Plant Operator

4 days ago

Maryborough, Queensland, Australia Fraser Coast Regional Council Full time $70,000 - $90,000 per year

Infrastructure Operations
Permanent Full Time
Maryborough
Operations Level 5 - $71,041 plus superannuation

    • annualised allowance of $2,597
    • 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of
Building Better Communities Together
.

What We Are Looking For
We're looking for a skilled and safety-focused
Plant Operator
to join our Infrastructure Operations team. You'll play a key role in delivering road and drainage works across the Fraser Coast by operating various plant and equipment. The role has become available due to increased project activity and offers the opportunity to be part of a supportive and professional crew.

What Your Day Will Look Like

  • Operate and maintain a variety of plant (e.g. loaders, excavators, rollers
  • Perform daily inspections and basic servicing of machinery
  • Carry out road and drainage construction and maintenance tasks
  • Ensure safe and efficient work practices on site
  • Assist with labouring duties as required
  • Maintain accurate daily timesheets and equipment records

Please
click here
to view a full position description.

What You'll Need For Success

  • Construction Induction Card (White Card)
  • Current MR driver's licence
  • Demonstrated experience operating plant in civil construction/maintenance
  • Commitment to safety and compliance standards
  • Strong teamwork, communication and organisational skills

What's Nice To Have

  • VOCs/licences for Excavator, Grader, Skidsteer, Backhoe or Front-End Loader
  • Current HC Licence
  • Knowledge of Council standards and procedures
  • Level 2 Traffic Management Implementation

Benefits Of Working With Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program,
Boss to Coach.
We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the
LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation
award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What We Offer

  • Values based culture
  • Employee discount shopping program
  • Professional development
  • Flexible working arrangements including work from home
  • Study assistance program
  • Novated leasing
  • 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Paid emergency services leave
  • Uniform subsidy
  • Years of service rewards

Apply Now
Applications close
11pm on Monday 3 November 2025
–
subject to change pending qualified applications received.
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Gray Hodgetts (Supervisor Road Maintenance) on phone during office hours only.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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