- Would you like to have the opportunity to work with an up and coming South Australian Civil Construction company? Opportunities have arisen in the civil space for experienced hands on civil foreman/supervisors within regional SA. You will be responsible for a team of plant operators and labourers whilst remaining on the tools and operating plant machinery. You will be a hands on supervisor assisting with labouring and working in a team environment. What yWould you like to have the opportunity to work with an up and coming South Australian Civil Construction company? Opportunities have arisen in the civil space for experienced hands on civil foreman/supervisors within regional SA. You will be responsible for a team of plant operators and labourers whilst remaining on the tools and operating plant machinery. You will be a hands on supervisor assisting with labouring and working in a team environment. What y
- .Job Summary: Join our dynamic team as a Plant Operator and play a pivotal role in keeping our manufacturing or industrial plant running smoothly! We're looking for proactive individuals who are passionate about operating machinery, ensuring safety, and contributing to a collaborative work environment. If you're ready to take on an exciting challenge and be part of a supportive team, we want to hear from you!Operate Machinery: You'll have the opportunity t.Job Summary: Join our dynamic team as a Plant Operator and play a pivotal role in keeping our manufacturing or industrial plant running smoothly! We're looking for proactive individuals who are passionate about operating machinery, ensuring safety, and contributing to a collaborative work environment. If you're ready to take on an exciting challenge and be part of a supportive team, we want to hear from you!Operate Machinery: You'll have the opportunity t
- Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and making a positive impact? We're seeking a dedicated Plant Operator to join our Liquids Operations team in Dandenong South!Position Overview: As a Plant Operator, you'll play a vital role in our essential service, focusing on water waste treatment and management. Your responsibilities will include liaising with team leaders, ensuring efficient processing of liquid wastes, performing basic maintenancAre you passionate about environmental sustainability and making a positive impact? We're seeking a dedicated Plant Operator to join our Liquids Operations team in Dandenong South!Position Overview: As a Plant Operator, you'll play a vital role in our essential service, focusing on water waste treatment and management. Your responsibilities will include liaising with team leaders, ensuring efficient processing of liquid wastes, performing basic maintenanc
- Randstad Darwin are looking for Civil Plant Operators for local Darwin client. Operate and maintain plant including excavator, backhoe, loaders, skid steer, hydro excavation/vacuum unit. $40-$45 per hour plus penalties. Opportunity for permanent position for the right candidate. What you do: Load and unload equipment from low loaders and move it around work sites.Undertake manual handling, site clean-up and maintain site and equipment as directed.AccuratelRandstad Darwin are looking for Civil Plant Operators for local Darwin client. Operate and maintain plant including excavator, backhoe, loaders, skid steer, hydro excavation/vacuum unit. $40-$45 per hour plus penalties. Opportunity for permanent position for the right candidate. What you do: Load and unload equipment from low loaders and move it around work sites.Undertake manual handling, site clean-up and maintain site and equipment as directed.Accuratel
- Duties to be performed but not limited to are:All aspects of plant machinery operationPre start checksCivil labouring when requiredPipeline experience preferredTruck drivingTaking direction from supervisorsThe candidate:A minimum 1 years proven experienceMUST have Excavator, skid steer, loader (minimum)MUST have HR licenceMust be skilled in trench excavationMust be skilled in digging around servicesMust be able to read drawings and be able to shoot levelsSDuties to be performed but not limited to are:All aspects of plant machinery operationPre start checksCivil labouring when requiredPipeline experience preferredTruck drivingTaking direction from supervisorsThe candidate:A minimum 1 years proven experienceMUST have Excavator, skid steer, loader (minimum)MUST have HR licenceMust be skilled in trench excavationMust be skilled in digging around servicesMust be able to read drawings and be able to shoot levelsS
- Our clients require operators willing to do day and afternoon shift, penalties apply and overtime is available and some Saturdays when required. Great role for someone that wants to work closer home or have a change of scenery. Our clients are family friendly businesses and offer good working conditions. Key Duties:Operation of haul trucks, front end loaders, excavators and other quarry mobile plantOperation of the crushing plantWorking 10-12 hour daysInvoOur clients require operators willing to do day and afternoon shift, penalties apply and overtime is available and some Saturdays when required. Great role for someone that wants to work closer home or have a change of scenery. Our clients are family friendly businesses and offer good working conditions. Key Duties:Operation of haul trucks, front end loaders, excavators and other quarry mobile plantOperation of the crushing plantWorking 10-12 hour daysInvo
- Quarrie workers Needed in Teven NSW - One of out clients is a leading provider in the quarrying industry, specializing in the extraction and processing of high-quality aggregates for various construction projects. With a commitment to safety, sustainability, and excellence, we aim to deliver superior products to our clients while fostering a dynamic and fulfilling work environment for our employees.Position Overview: We are seeking dedicated individuals toQuarrie workers Needed in Teven NSW - One of out clients is a leading provider in the quarrying industry, specializing in the extraction and processing of high-quality aggregates for various construction projects. With a commitment to safety, sustainability, and excellence, we aim to deliver superior products to our clients while fostering a dynamic and fulfilling work environment for our employees.Position Overview: We are seeking dedicated individuals to
- Multiple positions for mobile and fixed plant operators for our quarries. We require operators willing to do day and afternoon shift must be available between (4pm - 3am) penalties apply and overtime is available and some Saturdays when required. Great role for someone that wants to work closer home and be with their family. Our clients are family friendly businesses and can offer good working conditions. Key Duties:Operation of haul trucks, front end loadMultiple positions for mobile and fixed plant operators for our quarries. We require operators willing to do day and afternoon shift must be available between (4pm - 3am) penalties apply and overtime is available and some Saturdays when required. Great role for someone that wants to work closer home and be with their family. Our clients are family friendly businesses and can offer good working conditions. Key Duties:Operation of haul trucks, front end load
- Randstad have been operating for almost 60 years and are the global leaders in recruitment. We specialise in Civil & Earthworks Construction and are currently seeking experienced and qualified Operators to join our workforce for multiple roles located in Adelaide and Surrounds. We are partnered with well respected and successful businesses across Adelaide and we would love for you to be part of our team.The role -We have opportunities available for experieRandstad have been operating for almost 60 years and are the global leaders in recruitment. We specialise in Civil & Earthworks Construction and are currently seeking experienced and qualified Operators to join our workforce for multiple roles located in Adelaide and Surrounds. We are partnered with well respected and successful businesses across Adelaide and we would love for you to be part of our team.The role -We have opportunities available for experie
- Randstad is looking for Plant Operators to provide support for our client based in Lake Macquarie. If you possess prior plant operating experience and are actively seeking your next career move, we are eager to receive your application. Our requirements: Minimum 2 years experience with front end loaders Excavator experience a bonusOutstanding safety behaviours Strong and dependable work ethicWork references to support you applicationOther benefits of workiRandstad is looking for Plant Operators to provide support for our client based in Lake Macquarie. If you possess prior plant operating experience and are actively seeking your next career move, we are eager to receive your application. Our requirements: Minimum 2 years experience with front end loaders Excavator experience a bonusOutstanding safety behaviours Strong and dependable work ethicWork references to support you applicationOther benefits of worki
- Randstad is looking for Plant Operators to provide support for our client based in Lake Macquarie. If you possess prior plant operating experience and are actively seeking your next career move, we are eager to receive your application. Our requirements: Minimum 2 years experience with front end loaders Excavator experience a bonusOutstanding safety behaviours Strong and dependable work ethicWork references to support you applicationOther benefits of workiRandstad is looking for Plant Operators to provide support for our client based in Lake Macquarie. If you possess prior plant operating experience and are actively seeking your next career move, we are eager to receive your application. Our requirements: Minimum 2 years experience with front end loaders Excavator experience a bonusOutstanding safety behaviours Strong and dependable work ethicWork references to support you applicationOther benefits of worki
- Our client is an up and coming local SA Civil Construction company and they are seeking experienced Skilled Civil Labourers/Pipelayers to join their growing team. Duties to be performed but not limited to are:Plant operator tickets - skidsteer, excavatorMust be able to read drawings, able to set string lings, mark out excavationsYou must be skilled in pipelaying. Understand rules around water and waste water. Understand how to lay junctions, inspection poiOur client is an up and coming local SA Civil Construction company and they are seeking experienced Skilled Civil Labourers/Pipelayers to join their growing team. Duties to be performed but not limited to are:Plant operator tickets - skidsteer, excavatorMust be able to read drawings, able to set string lings, mark out excavationsYou must be skilled in pipelaying. Understand rules around water and waste water. Understand how to lay junctions, inspection poi
- Randstad are seeking HR licensed operators for long term temp to perm labour hire role based out of Gladstone. 1.We have requirements for 4X HR Truck driver / Labourers for three days shut down commencing 20th April. Must be able to work AM or PM shifts. Role will require manual handling duties, rubbish bin collection, issuing of larger rubbish collection bins on Curtis Island QGC plant.2. Role requirement for 1X long term labour hire Temp to Perm HR LabouRandstad are seeking HR licensed operators for long term temp to perm labour hire role based out of Gladstone. 1.We have requirements for 4X HR Truck driver / Labourers for three days shut down commencing 20th April. Must be able to work AM or PM shifts. Role will require manual handling duties, rubbish bin collection, issuing of larger rubbish collection bins on Curtis Island QGC plant.2. Role requirement for 1X long term labour hire Temp to Perm HR Labou
- We’re seeking experienced loader and excavator operators!Ongoing work located in the Huon area in a landfill/quarry site$37-39 per + super + OT availableReputable company and the potential to turn into a permanent position Our client is seeking an experienced Loader Operator and Excavator operator, with a HR or higher truck licence also highly desirable. As a skilled loader and excavator operator, you will play a crucial role in a landfill & quarry site whWe’re seeking experienced loader and excavator operators!Ongoing work located in the Huon area in a landfill/quarry site$37-39 per + super + OT availableReputable company and the potential to turn into a permanent position Our client is seeking an experienced Loader Operator and Excavator operator, with a HR or higher truck licence also highly desirable. As a skilled loader and excavator operator, you will play a crucial role in a landfill & quarry site wh
- Looking for an experienced Asphalt Plant Batcher Operator - Burleigh HeadsAbout the RoleWe have an exciting full-time opportunity for a dedicated Plant Operator to join our high performing and committed asphalt team. As the newest member of our team, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our asphalt mobile and fixed plant equipment.To Be Considered We Are Seeking The Below Current Driver Licence White Card RII Loader RII BobcatProLooking for an experienced Asphalt Plant Batcher Operator - Burleigh HeadsAbout the RoleWe have an exciting full-time opportunity for a dedicated Plant Operator to join our high performing and committed asphalt team. As the newest member of our team, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our asphalt mobile and fixed plant equipment.To Be Considered We Are Seeking The Below Current Driver Licence White Card RII Loader RII BobcatPro
- Looking for an experienced Plant Batcher Operator - Burleigh HeadsAbout the RoleWe have an exciting full-time opportunity for a dedicated Plant Operator to join our high performing and committed asphalt team. As the newest member of our team, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our asphalt mobile and fixed plant equipment.The Batcher at an asphalt plant plays a crucial role in ensuring the proper mixture of materials for asphaltLooking for an experienced Plant Batcher Operator - Burleigh HeadsAbout the RoleWe have an exciting full-time opportunity for a dedicated Plant Operator to join our high performing and committed asphalt team. As the newest member of our team, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our asphalt mobile and fixed plant equipment.The Batcher at an asphalt plant plays a crucial role in ensuring the proper mixture of materials for asphalt
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plant operator jobs overview
On this page, you will find a list of our current plant operator jobs and an overview of the typical responsibilities and expectations of a plant operator. You can compare and filter relevant plant operator positions based on specialism, location and salary to find your ideal job match.
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plant operator jobs contract types
Plant operator jobs are available in diverse contract types, including:
- plant operator jobs - permanent: in a permanent position, you work as a plant operator for the same company until you retire or resign. Permanent employment guarantees job security and a steady income.
- plant operator jobs - contract: in a contract position, you work as a plant operator for a fixed duration. You can determine if you enjoy working as a plant operator before taking up a long-term position.
- plant operator jobs - temporary: in a temporary position, you work for the same company short-term. Temporary jobs are a good way to build your skills in machine operations without a long-term commitment.
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about plant operator jobs
As a plant operator, you operate and maintain industrial plants. You supervise plant operations, such as excavation, crushing and lifting materials. Aside from managing plant operations, you handle breakdowns, repair machines and replace parts. You also perform routine maintenance and clean the machinery and equipment. Your knowledge of work safety is important for maintaining a safe working environment. For instance, you ensure compliance with safety codes and conduct routine checks on machines.
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how much does a plant operator make in Australia?
You will find more information on the plant operator salary on the plant operator job profile page. You can also find the salary for each specific job shown here if you click on the description.
how to apply for plant operator jobs
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how do I apply for a job as a plant operator?
If you are interested in becoming a plant operator, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the 'education and qualifications' section of our plant operator job profile.
You don’t require a high level of training to work as a plant operator, but it is important to understand machine operation processes. Pursue a Certificate III in construction plant operations to familiarise yourself with the industrial equipment and machines used in various industries. Since you operate heavy-duty equipment, you require a heavy vehicle licence. In Australia, working in construction also requires a White Card.
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