Plant Operator

2 weeks ago

Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia Lithgow City Council Full time $55,000 - $65,000 per year
Job No: LCCNSW4000 Location: Lithgow, NSW
The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Operator - Backhoe to join their Urban Works team.

Reporting to the Rural Works Coordinator you will be responsible for the loading of materials and excavation of trenches whilst operating the backhoe loader and other duties as required. As a skilled operator within the team, there will be regular opportunities to relieve in various positions throughout the team, improving your skills in the construction field.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

  • Operate and maintain backhoe
  • Excavate trenches and assist in laying pipes
  • Load Trucks with road base, pipes, drums and other materials
  • Perform field duties in a roadwork environment
  • Set up traffic procedures and control traffic
  • Perform roadworks
About you

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

  • Class C Drivers Licence
  • Demonstrated competency in the operation of a backhoe
  • WH&S Induction for Construction Works Certificate (Whitecard)
  • Traffic Control Ticket
  • Willingness to undertake additional training
  • Demonstrated Commitment to Work Health & Safety and Risk Management procedures
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
  • Demonstrated commitment to the principles of integrity and honesty

In addition, an ideal candidate would have demonstrated competency in plant operator tickets, MR Licence, previous labouring experience and previous experience in the operation of a backhoe.

Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

  • Between $1,139.70 and $1,260.08 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience
  • Permanent Full-time, 38 hours per week
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every2 weeks

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 4pm AEST.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit

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