Posted: 12/08/2025
Closing Date: 19/08/2025
Salary: $67,487.68 - $74,493.77
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Berridale
Job Category: Infrastructure

JOB DESCRIPTION

Package: $67,487.68 - $74,493.77 + 11.5% Super (Grade 5 of the SMRC Salary System 2025-2026)
Position Description: Plant Operator

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Operate assigned plant (including but not limited to, Backhoe, Excavator, Grader, HR Trucks and Rollers (13 tonne minimum preferable) and carry out labouring duties in the maintenance and construction of Council’s transport infrastructure in accordance with Council standards, schedule of work and environmental management plans
• Conduct regular maintenance checks and servicing of the plant to ensure a high level of operational standard is maintained
• Operate Council’s vehicles, plant and other equipment in a safe and competent manner and ensure regular maintenance checks and servicing are carried out to maintain a high level of operational standards
• Ensure the safety of staff and public through the appropriate use of safety equipment and clothing in accordance with relevant safety standards and Council procedures
• Traffic Control at Worksites as directed
• Participate in tool box talks as required
• Follow written and oral instructions at all times
• Accurately complete timesheets, plant sheets and other Council records
• Participate in on-call rostering in response to requests through Councils out-of-hours call center and Supervisors of Construction and Maintenance.
• Promote information sharing and knowledge transfer to drive evidence-based decision-making, enhance capability and optimise capacity
• Contribute to the performance of Council: demonstrate professional conduct, make the best use of knowledge, experience and skills and be accountable for own decisions and actions
• Contribute to a safe workplace: comply with legislative and organisational requirements and be accountable for own decisions and actions

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Valid unrestricted HR Licence – ongoing employment is conditional on maintaining this licence
• Demonstrated ability to operate plant in a safe, competent and efficient manner
• NSW White Card (Construction Induction Card)
• Traffic Control Licences; Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plans
• Effective communication skills with the ability to provide excellent internal and external customer service
• Physically fit to perform the inherent requirements of the role
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to carry out general labouring/ maintenance repair
• Demonstrated ability and ongoing commitment to work as directed by Supervisor, according to Council’s prescribed practices, policies and procedures with or without supervision
• Demonstrated ability to manually lift in accordance with WHS guidelines
• Demonstrated understanding of and the ability to maintain plant, equipment and hand tools in a safe and useable condition
• Demonstrated experience with minor plant e.g. chainsaws, compaction equipment and power tool