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Plant Operator Excavation

Richmond Valley Council
$59,893 - $68,879 a year
New South Wales
Full time
21 hours ago

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The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of service in the construction and maintenance of Council’s roads and drainage infrastructure in line with Council’s delivery and operational plans.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Operate, service and maintain an excavator or backhoe in a safe and effective manner within the limits of the machine for a range of activities including but not limited to general earthworks, roadworks construction and maintenance, water and sewer construction and maintenance, concrete and drainage works, roadside vegetation and sediment and erosion control dams
  • Carry out work within the vicinity of underground and overhead services in accordance with utility providers duty of care
  • Use various attachments associated with the machinery including laser levelling equipment for trenching and drainage
  • Assist set out works, establish line and level from reference points fixed by others and carry out ongoing checks of the accuracy of the works being undertaken during a project
  • Apply well developed job co-ordination and administration skills including pre-planning, programming and delivery of routine works in collaboration with supervisor
  • Use and maintain small plant and hand tools in a safe and effective manner

We are looking for someone who

  • Approaches works tasks with energy and enthusiasm
  • Can juggle competing priorities on a daily basis while keeping work sites safe and compliant
  • Can apply knowledge to find solutions when things don't work as they should
  • Is vigilant about the use of safe work practices by yourself and others
  • Constantly delivers high quality work with minimal supervision
  • Can you a variety of work tools and resources to enhance works products and expand your own skill set

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

  • SafeWork Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)
  • Class MR Driver Licence
  • Nationally accredited certificate or proven competency for LE – Excavator
  • Nationally accredited certificate for Work Near Overhead Powerlines
  • SafeWork accredited certificate for Traffic Controller Page 3 of 6
  • SafeWork accredited certificate for Implement Traffic Control Plans
  • SafeWork approved High Risk Licence for DG – Dogging

About the Role

Full time: 76-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $59,893 to $68,879 pa + 12% super

Role Description: Click Here

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 21 September 2025

Contact: Kayden Challinor, Overseer Roads and Drainage Maintenance - 0488 689 652

NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.


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