Multi-Skilled Plant Operator

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Multi-Skilled Plant Operator to join our team and contribute to the delivery of Councils Capital Works Program. This role involves operating heavy plant and equipment while undertaking hands-on construction and maintenance work on municipal roads drainage systems and civil infrastructure.

About the role:

As a Multi-Skilled Plant Operator you will play a key role in the construction and maintenance of roads drainage and civil infrastructure. This hands-on position involves operating heavy plant and equipment performing earthworks concreting and pipe laying while also undertaking general labouring duties.

You will be responsible for maintaining plant and equipment completing work documentation and conducting inspections and risk assessments to ensure high-quality outcomes. The role also requires implementing traffic management and adhering to workplace health and safety standards at all times.

Working as part of a team you will interpret plans accurately record project data and communicate effectively with colleagues and the public to support the successful delivery of civil works projects.

What youll bring:

To be successful in this role you will:

• Certificate III in Civil Construction (or related field) or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience in construction and maintenance of civil infrastructure and roadworks
• Medium Rigid (MR) Drivers Licence
• White Card (Construction Induction)
• Demonstrated experience operating heavy plant (up to 24T GVM) in a civil construction or maintenance environment
• Proven experience in concrete works and advanced formwork pipe laying to line and grade and reading and interpreting technical plans and drawings
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative
• Sound literacy communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Strong understanding and commitment to Workplace Health and Safety

Position details:

• Full-Time 76 hours fortnight.
• Annual salary: $70794.00

For further information on this position contact Hartmut Gutwein Civil Supervisor on (03).

Whats in it for you:

• Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choice providing a great work culture and a solid commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Enjoy a regular rostered day off every fortnight (fulltime roles only)
• 15% Superannuation
• annual salary increases
• a motivated team that supports each other values innovation celebrates its success and has a bit of fun along the way
• ongoing training and career development
• access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAP
• Glenorchy City Councils Enterprise Agreement 2025

Our commitment to community:

Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy outlines our commitment view it here.

How to apply:Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council - Careers page.

To be considered for this role all applicants must include:

• A current Resume
• Cover letter detailing your experience
• A national Police check health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.

Applications close at 8pm on Tuesday 26 May 2026