Medium Plant Operator

Scone
Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week) – 9 day fortnight

The role:
Council is currently seeking to build to our existing team of experienced and dedicated Medium Plant Operators, to work within our Scone Works Delivery crew. 

The role will be responsible for the operation of plant and machinery and undertake general labouring duties as directed for construction and maintenance works, ensuring all works are carried out in a safe, timely, efficient and effective manner. 

Our Medium Plant Operator will have the opportunity to operate a range of different plant including but not limited to:  

- Skidsteer

- Bogie Truck

- 15T Truck & dog & trailer

- Loader

- Street Sweeper

- Tractor & implements

- Roller

- Backhoe

- Small Excavator <7T

What’s on offer:
-$1102.80 - to $1235.10 per 38 hour week + 11.5% super + weekly operational staff allowance + potential overtime and the opportunity for salary progression
-Christmas break shut down and no mandatory public holiday work
-A true 38 hour working week, Monday – Friday working week with the opportunity to access overtime if desired
-9 day fortnight (that means every second weekend is a long weekend!)
-20 days paid annual leave every year and generous sick leave entitlements 
-Access to training and development opportunities and career pathway
-Access to long service leave after 5 years of continuous service 
-Salary sacrifice options 

What we need from you:
Ideally you will have one or more relevant licences and/or sufficient experience demonstrating competency to obtain a certificate of competency.  You will also hold a Construction Induction (White Card) and have proven experience to operate, maintain and service medium and small plant and a high standard. It is desirable that you will also hold Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plans Certification or willingness to obtain. 

About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date:
Monday 3 March, 2025

Enquiries and Further Information
Give Peter Warden –Works Delivery Coordinator a call on 02 6540 1170 or e-mail hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity.

Job Description: 

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How To Apply
All applications must be submitted and the key selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website - upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 65401100 to discuss.