Join Tweed Shire Council as a versatile Plant Operator, where you’ll operate a range of heavy machinery including excavators, loaders, trailers, crane trucks and more! This hands-on role requires strong knowledge of the local road network, the ability to work independently and a commitment to safety, teamwork and operational flexibility across various civil works.

ABOUT US:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

• Operate a wide range of plant and transport equipment including excavators, graders, loaders, trailers (over 10T), crane trucks and more.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on machinery to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Navigate independently across the Tweed Shire using sound local road knowledge and work unsupervised when required.
• Communicate effectively with Supervisors and work collaboratively with other teams and work gangs.
• Carry out additional duties as needed, including non-driving tasks when plant is idle or under repair.