Plant Operator
- Operate specialist plant and fleet for road construction and maintenance.
- Conduct pre-start inspections and basic maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
- Ensure safety and efficiency while contributing to team outcomes.
Plant Operator
Infrastructure Operations
Position Status
Hervey Bay
Operations Level 4 - $72,866 plus superannuation
- + annualised allowance of $2,701
- + 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 are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Plant Operator to join our Road Projects team. In this hands-on role, your primary focus will be driving a water cart. Secondary to driving the water cart you will operate a range of specialist plant and fleet to support the delivery of road construction and maintenance projects across the Fraser Coast. Working within a supportive team environment, you will contribute to high-quality infrastructure outcomes while maintaining a strong focus on safety, efficiency and customer service.
What your day will look like:
- Operate specialist plant, fleet and associated equipment to complete road construction and maintenance works.
- Undertake labouring duties and support scheduled and reactive works programs.
- Conduct pre-start inspections and basic maintenance of vehicles, plant and equipment.
- Apply safe work practices, including traffic management and site safety requirements.
- Provide advice on plant utilisation, site access and safe work methods.
- Accurately record work activities, timesheets and service requests using Council systems.
Please click here to view a full position description.
What you’ll need for success:
- General Construction Induction (White Card).
- Valid HR licence recognised in Queensland.
- Relevant grader experience is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience operating plant and fleet within road and drainage maintenance or construction environments.
- Sound understanding of workplace health and safety, environmental and risk management requirements.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to team outcomes.
- Well-developed communication and teamwork skills, including professional interaction with the public.
- Ability to use mobile devices and works management systems to record work activities and service requests.
What’s nice to have:
- Traffic Management Implementation (Level 2).
- Plant operation competencies or statements of attainment for equipment such as front-end loaders, excavators, backhoes and skid steers.
- Experience providing specialist plant operation advice and support in operational work environments.
We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.
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 26 October 2026 – 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 Alan Sander (A/g Works Delivery Coordinator) on 0418 722 910 during office hours only.
Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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