Operator - Transport Operations (Multiple Roles)
Location: Tamworth, NSW
Position: Full-time
Overview
Operational role in Council’s road maintenance team. Various positions are available in our Sealed & Unsealed Roads teams. Appointment to a role that suits your skills and experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate a range of plant and equipment e.g. Backhoe, Front End Loader, Bobcat, Excavator (≤20t), Truck, Roller, Tractor with associated implements.
- Knowledge of engineering infrastructure construction and maintenance techniques.
- Follow procedures and processes.
- Work with minimal supervision and effectively with others.
- Monitor and maintain a safe workplace.
Qualifications
- Certificate III in Civil Construction, Plant or similar OR at least two years experience in a relevant civil construction/maintenance or plant operation related field.
- WHS General Induction for Construction Work.
- LR Driver Licence.
- Immunisations for Q Fever, Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus or willingness to obtain.
A Certificate III in Civil Construction, Plant or other related field is desirable; however, applicants with 12 months equivalent experience and/or a willingness to obtain this Certificate will be accepted.
Benefits
- 9‑day fortnight.
- Long service leave after 5 years.
- Ongoing training opportunities.
- Growth opportunities & roster stability.
- Flexible working arrangements considered by mutual agreement.
- Health & Wellbeing leave, Carer’s leave, Domestic Violence leave.
- Leave for NAIDOC week celebrations.
- Breastfeeding friendly workplace.
- Uniforms subsidised.
- Novated leases available to all staff.
Community & Culture
- Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city.
- Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing.
- Free entry to Council’s pools, Qantas Club discounts.
- Health & Wellbeing programs, Social Club.
- Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your immediate family.
- Uniforms subsidised.
EEO Statement
Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.
Application and Salary
Salary range: Grade 6 – $1,113.60 – $1,205.00 per week plus superannuation & allowances for a 38‑hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.
Pre‑employment medical screening required, including Alcohol & Other Drugs testing.
Applications close: 11.59pm Thursday, 27 November 2025
Interested? Contact: Murray Russell, Manager - Transport Operations, 0447 252 177.
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