Medium Plant Operator Water & Sewer Scone
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Medium Plant Operator
Scone
PermanentFull-Time (38 hours per week)
The role:
Looking for a role whereyour work makes a real difference Join Councils Water & Sewer team as aMedium Plant Operator and help deliver the essential infrastructure that keepsour communities thriving. Working alongside a supportive and experienced teamyoull operate a range of plant and machinery undertake general labouringduties and contribute to the construction and maintenance of critical waterand sewer assets. This is a great opportunity to build your skills work ondiverse projects and be part of a team that takes pride in delivering qualityoutcomes for the community.
Whats on offer:
- A salary range from $1181.30 $1323.10 per 38 hour week (based on relevant skills and experience) 12% superannuation allowances.
- A true 38 hour working week Monday Friday with the opportunity for overtime if desired.
- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (working a 9-day fortnight).
- Four weeks of Annual Leave per year.
- Access to Long Service Leave after five years.
- Generous Sick Leave entitlements.
- Training and upskilling opportunities.
- Salary sacrifice options.
- Secure permanent employment with Council.
Whatwe need from you:
Were looking for a motivated andsafety-focused team player who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride indelivering high-quality outcomes. If you have experience operating plant apractical approach to problem-solving and a commitment to working safely wedlove to hear from you.
To be successful in this role youllhave:
- Experience operating medium plant particularly backhoes/excavators and trucks with the ability to safely operate maintain and service equipment.
- A relevant qualification or practical experience in operational works and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety along with good communication record-keeping and problem-solving skills.
- A current MR drivers licence and Work Health and Safety General Construction Induction with relevant plant operator tickets or the practical experience to obtain them.
- A reliable can-do attitude and the physical capability to safely undertake the hands-on requirements of the role.
About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisationwhere all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support ourcommunity. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of ourcommunity. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisationand staff which are being honest open and accountable having mutual respectfor all people and cultures ensuring we deliver on our commitments providingefficient effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safetyand to provide improved environmental responsibility.
Locatedin the picturesque Upper Hunter our shire encompasses the townships ofMerriwa Murrurundi Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and workcome and see for yourself!
ClosingDate: Tuesday 18th August 2026
Job Description: To view the Job Description please click here
Give Andrew Brown EngineerWater & Sewer Distribution a call onor e-mail to discuss this opportunity.
How to Apply:
All applications are to be submitted and the keyselection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking Apply forthis job or through Councils website
We welcome candidates fromall backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Weencourage all applicants including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople people with disability LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities tojoin Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals withdisability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person withdisability and require adjustments to the application recruitment selectionand/or assessment process please advise via or to discuss.
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