Plant Operator
- Join a local government infrastructure division maintaining sewer and stormwater assets.
- Perform civil construction, plant operation, and maintenance work.
- Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities for skill development.
Spinifex Recruiting are searching for Labourers/Operators to join a well-established local government infrastructure division responsible for maintaining critical sewer and stormwater assets across the region.
This is an excellent opportunity for hands-on operators who enjoy a mix of civil construction, plant operation, maintenance work, and being part of a supportive team delivering essential community services.
What's on Offer?
✅ $38 - $42 per hour (depending on skills and tickets)
✅ Full-time hours with ongoing work
✅ Fortnightly RDO arrangements available
✅ Local work - be home every night
✅ Strong safety culture and supportive leadership team
✅ Opportunity to develop additional plant and infrastructure skills
The Role
Working within a Sewer & Stormwater Operations team, duties will include:
- Civil construction and maintenance activities
- Stormwater and drainage repairs
- Sewer infrastructure maintenance
- Operating plant and equipment
- Excavation and trenching activities
- Traffic management and site setup
- General labouring and asset maintenance
- Supporting emergency and reactive maintenance works
- Working safely within a team environment
Desired Experience & Tickets
We encourage applications from candidates with any combination of the following:
- Civil construction experience
- Excavator ticket and operating experience
- HR or MR Truck Licence
- Jetter Truck experience highly regarded
- Confined Space Entry
- Working at Heights
- Traffic Control / Implement Traffic Control Plans
- White Card
- Plant operator experience
- Water, sewer, drainage or utilities experience
- Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions
We're Looking For People Who:
- Have a strong work ethic
- Take pride in quality workmanship
- Can work safely and follow procedures
- Are reliable and team-oriented
- Enjoy practical, hands-on work
Apply Now
If you're an experienced labourer, plant operator, civil construction worker, drainage operator, truck driver, excavator operator, or looking to build a long-term career within essential infrastructure services, we'd love to hear from you.
Immediate opportunities available.
Apply through Spinifex Recruiting today for a confidential discussion.
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