Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Resource Recovery
Position Type: Permanent Full Time (4 on 4 off roster, 11.75 hour days)
Salary Range: Base Salary $45.09 - $48.60 per hour + super
Location: Stuart Waste Facility
Application Close: 11:45pm, Sunday 31 May 2026
We're looking for a reliable, multi-skilled Plant Operator to join our team at the Stuart Waste Facility, supporting the operation of Council's landfill and transfer station. This hands‐on role suits someone who enjoys working outdoors and being part of a small, close‐knit crew. The work can be physically demanding, requiring good fitness and the ability to perform manual labour tasks.
Responsibilities
* Litter management (manual litter picking and maintaining litter fences)
* Maintaining dust suppression
* Plant operation on the landfill
* Cleaning plant and machinery of waste
* Waste spreading and compaction
* Maintaining safe site signage and protective barriers
* Maintaining hazardous waste disposal bays
* Loading and transporting of resources to the active landfill
* Directing commercial customers on the landfill through UHF communication
* Covering waste and batters with daily cover (soil)
* Establishing safe tipping pads and access roads
* Recovering resources (aggregate, soil etc.) from previous operations
* Maintaining our recycling recovery areas and stockpile pads
* Starting and monitoring onsite wastewater pumps
* Maintaining drainage paths and stormwater controls
Qualifications
* Mandatory
o Current "HR" class driver's licence
o Front End Loader Ticket (LL)
o Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD)
* Desirable
o Compactor Ticket (LR)
o Excavator Ticket (LE)
o Dozer Ticket (LZ)
o Grader Ticket (LG)
* Highly Desirable
o Demonstrated experience role modelling a positive safety culture and adherence to the Health Safety Management Systems through visible leadership and exercising due diligence and management of compliance and legislative obligations.
o Demonstrated ability to effectively operate machinery associated with waste management.
o Ability to use GPS based machinery guidance.
o Work in a group to achieve predetermined goals.
o Working knowledge of the operating requirements of selected waste disposal plant and equipment including minor servicing and associated operational checks.
o Working knowledge of the Environmental legislation and licence requirements applicable to onsite operations and associated management plans.
o A minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience in the safe and efficient operation of relevant plant and equipment including minor servicing and associated operational checks.
Benefits
* 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
* 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Natural Disaster Leave
* Uniforms and PPE provided
* Annual wage progression
* Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
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