Senior Plant Operator

Location: Nyngan, NSW

Employment Type: Permanent full-time (38 hours per week, 9 day fortnight)

Bogan Shire Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Plant Operator to support the construction and maintenance of our rural roads, state highways and civil works programs. This role is ideal for a skilled operator who enjoys hands on work, takes pride in producing high quality results, and is ready to step into a leadership focused position with daily coordination responsibilities.

If you’re a capable operator with strong judgement, leadership skills and a commitment to safe, efficient work practices, we’d like to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

At Bogan Shire Council, you’ll enjoy:

• Secure, long term employment with a trusted local employer

• A 9 day fortnight, giving you a regular long weekend to enjoy life outside work

• Competitive pay with guaranteed annual award increases

• Generous leave entitlements, including four weeks of paid Annual Leave, two weeks of paid Sick Leave, one week of MyLeave (flexible for any purpose), and more

• All PPE and uniforms provided, saving you out of pocket costs

• Training and development opportunities, including plant tickets, traffic control, WHS and more

• A relaxed country lifestyle, with short commutes, affordable living and a welcoming community

• Opportunities for progression, including supervisory roles and broader civil works responsibilities

Your work will directly support safe, reliable transport for residents, visitors and freight throughout the shire.

About the Role

As a Senior Plant Operator, you will play a key role in delivering road construction, maintenance and civil works programs. Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out efficient and cost effective operations for rural roads, state highways and civil works

• Operating Council plant including Excavator, Backhoe, Skid Steer, Front End Loader and Jet Patcher

• Conducting daily safety checks, routine maintenance and cleaning of plant and equipment

• Completing construction and maintenance works on sealed surfaces, pavements and civil works sites to specified levels

• Mixing and applying road making materials to predetermined rates

• Completing accurate daily records including timesheets, running sheets and traffic control plans

• Reading, understanding and applying traffic control plans and ensuring correct use of PPE and safety equipment

• Assisting the Coordinator Shire Road Works with daily coordination of on ground activities, including supervision of team members, plant and materials

• Prioritising multiple tasks to meet deadlines and approved budgets

This role combines hands on plant operation with leadership, coordination and problem solving responsibilities.

Salary and Benefits

• Grade 4: $1,299.42 to $1,504.28 per week based on qualifications and experience

• 12% superannuation

• Generous leave entitlements, including four weeks of paid Annual Leave, two weeks of paid Sick Leave, one week of MyLeave (flexible for any purpose), and more

• Rostered days off

• Training and development opportunities

• Council provided PPE and uniforms

What We’re Looking For

You have:

• Strong knowledge of civil and road construction and maintenance operations

• Demonstrated experience operating heavy plant safely and efficiently

• Well developed organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

• Proven attention to detail, good judgement and practical problem solving skills

• Clear communication skills and the ability to interpret work programs and prepare routine reports

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and support team members

• Certificate III in Civil Construction (Plant Operations) or equivalent training and skills

• Previous NCC plant licences or demonstrated competency for Skid Steer, Backhoe, Front End Loader and Jet Patcher

• Current Class HC driver licence

• Current NSW White Card

• Australian residency or valid work visa

Desirable:

• Traffic Controller (Blue Card)

• Implement Traffic Control Guidance Plans (Yellow Card)

• Prepare Work Zone Traffic Management Plans (Red Card)

• Excavator competency

• Current First Aid Certificate

How to Apply

To submit your application, please complete the form below. You will be asked to:

• Respond to questions addressing the essential criteria

• Upload a cover letter and resume, including contact details for two referees

If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact the People and Community Department on (02) 6835 9000.

Bogan Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments are made on merit to ensure the most suitable candidate is selected for the role.