- Are you an outdoor labourer who actually cares about the quality of your work? We are looking for a Streetscapes Driver Labourer to join a fast paced public domain crew on the Lower North Shore.This is a high-visibility role where you'll be the "boots on the ground" keeping urban precincts, footpaths, and village centers in top shape and driving the Street Sweeper Truck. It’s physical, fast-paced, and offers great long-term stability.What You’ll Be Doing:Are you an outdoor labourer who actually cares about the quality of your work? We are looking for a Streetscapes Driver Labourer to join a fast paced public domain crew on the Lower North Shore.This is a high-visibility role where you'll be the "boots on the ground" keeping urban precincts, footpaths, and village centers in top shape and driving the Street Sweeper Truck. It’s physical, fast-paced, and offers great long-term stability.What You’ll Be Doing:
- We are seeking a skilled Forklift licensed and preferable Loader ticketed concrete labourer to join our team! As a Forklift and Loader licensed concrete labourer, you will play a crucial role in our operations by efficiently and safely handling materials and equipment within our concrete batching plant.Responsibilities:Operate forklifts to transport raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the plant.Load and unload materials from trucks,We are seeking a skilled Forklift licensed and preferable Loader ticketed concrete labourer to join our team! As a Forklift and Loader licensed concrete labourer, you will play a crucial role in our operations by efficiently and safely handling materials and equipment within our concrete batching plant.Responsibilities:Operate forklifts to transport raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the plant.Load and unload materials from trucks,
- Role:$40-$42 per hour, plus penaltiesFixed Plant experince Front End Loader experienceOperating Monday to Friday and overtime Saturdays may be requiredOpportunities for career growth and possibility of obtaining a permanent roleWork with a supportive team in a dynamic industryResponsibilities:Proficiently operate Front End Loader and Excavator for efficient loading and unloading activitiesComplete pre-start checks on equipmentMaintain high standards of safRole:$40-$42 per hour, plus penaltiesFixed Plant experince Front End Loader experienceOperating Monday to Friday and overtime Saturdays may be requiredOpportunities for career growth and possibility of obtaining a permanent roleWork with a supportive team in a dynamic industryResponsibilities:Proficiently operate Front End Loader and Excavator for efficient loading and unloading activitiesComplete pre-start checks on equipmentMaintain high standards of saf
- Plant Operator WantedLocation: Stayplton Payrate: $41-44hr + OT and penalties (60 hour work week)Long term: Temp to Perm Oppertunity Are you a skilled Plant Operator with a great attitude and a strong work ethic? We're looking for a dedicated individual to join our team at an active landfill site. This is a hands-on role with plenty of hours for an operator who wants to earn!The Opportunity: We are seeking a Plant Operator to join our team, with a focus onPlant Operator WantedLocation: Stayplton Payrate: $41-44hr + OT and penalties (60 hour work week)Long term: Temp to Perm Oppertunity Are you a skilled Plant Operator with a great attitude and a strong work ethic? We're looking for a dedicated individual to join our team at an active landfill site. This is a hands-on role with plenty of hours for an operator who wants to earn!The Opportunity: We are seeking a Plant Operator to join our team, with a focus on
- Join Our Team as a Civil Mobile Plant Operator – Drive Your Career Forward! We are seeking experienced and highly motivated Civil Mobile Plant Operators to join our mining operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity for safety-focused, team-oriented individuals looking to contribute to a high-performing site. About the Role As a Civil Mobile Plant Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy civil earthmoving machineJoin Our Team as a Civil Mobile Plant Operator – Drive Your Career Forward! We are seeking experienced and highly motivated Civil Mobile Plant Operators to join our mining operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity for safety-focused, team-oriented individuals looking to contribute to a high-performing site. About the Role As a Civil Mobile Plant Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy civil earthmoving machine
- We are looking for a multiskilled plant operator to join a quarry in Melbournes East.Ongoing casual position offering a competitive pay rate $43-$46 per hour (dependent on experience). Immediate start! Monday-Friday. The role:Operating plant such as front end loader, rigid haul truck/articulated haul truck.Sales loading experience is very beneficial.Operating front-end loaders to weigh and load material.Inspecting and maintaining plant equipment and trucksWe are looking for a multiskilled plant operator to join a quarry in Melbournes East.Ongoing casual position offering a competitive pay rate $43-$46 per hour (dependent on experience). Immediate start! Monday-Friday. The role:Operating plant such as front end loader, rigid haul truck/articulated haul truck.Sales loading experience is very beneficial.Operating front-end loaders to weigh and load material.Inspecting and maintaining plant equipment and trucks
- This is an opportunity for an experienced forklift driver. We have a 8 hour day/arvo Monday to Sunday rotating roster on offer in a feed mill plant environment, located in HEMMANT.You will start off 6am-2pm Monday to Friday and once trained will commence day/arvo shift rotating roster.The roleStacking and placing feed bags into milling machinesBasic plant operation such as mixersForklift OperationStock takeGeneral hand when requiredTo apply you will needAThis is an opportunity for an experienced forklift driver. We have a 8 hour day/arvo Monday to Sunday rotating roster on offer in a feed mill plant environment, located in HEMMANT.You will start off 6am-2pm Monday to Friday and once trained will commence day/arvo shift rotating roster.The roleStacking and placing feed bags into milling machinesBasic plant operation such as mixersForklift OperationStock takeGeneral hand when requiredTo apply you will needA
- Randstad Recruitment is seeking experienced Civil Operators to join our dynamic team on various projects across Perth.Duties: Operate, maintain, monitor, and repair wastewater assets, operational sites and public facilities as required.Carry out operation and maintenance tasks requiring use of specialist tools, plant, and equipmentParticipate in safe job planning, team meetings and workplace inspections.Demonstrate leadership by ensuring that all work is uRandstad Recruitment is seeking experienced Civil Operators to join our dynamic team on various projects across Perth.Duties: Operate, maintain, monitor, and repair wastewater assets, operational sites and public facilities as required.Carry out operation and maintenance tasks requiring use of specialist tools, plant, and equipmentParticipate in safe job planning, team meetings and workplace inspections.Demonstrate leadership by ensuring that all work is u
- Heavy Machinery & Truck Operators (Multiple Roles)Location: Stapylton, QLDBase Rate: $43.39 per hour + Superannuation + Overtime & Penalty RatesShift Structure: Monday to Friday (Optional Saturdays available)Sector: Resource Recovery, Recycling & Civil ConstructionAbout the CompanyWe are a leading industry innovator dedicated to sustainable waste management, resource recovery, and civil construction solutions. Operating a strategic network of modern transfHeavy Machinery & Truck Operators (Multiple Roles)Location: Stapylton, QLDBase Rate: $43.39 per hour + Superannuation + Overtime & Penalty RatesShift Structure: Monday to Friday (Optional Saturdays available)Sector: Resource Recovery, Recycling & Civil ConstructionAbout the CompanyWe are a leading industry innovator dedicated to sustainable waste management, resource recovery, and civil construction solutions. Operating a strategic network of modern transf
- To be successful, you will have: White cardSilica TicketAsbestos TicketsBe flexible to work Monday through SaturdayOur ideal candidate will have:Highly motivated with a positive attitude.Willingness to work flexible hours.Experience operating Moxy trucks.Proficiency in handling excavators.Background as a plant operator.Duties include, but not limited to: Safely operate and maintain production machineryPerform basic maintenance and cleaning of fixed plant eTo be successful, you will have: White cardSilica TicketAsbestos TicketsBe flexible to work Monday through SaturdayOur ideal candidate will have:Highly motivated with a positive attitude.Willingness to work flexible hours.Experience operating Moxy trucks.Proficiency in handling excavators.Background as a plant operator.Duties include, but not limited to: Safely operate and maintain production machineryPerform basic maintenance and cleaning of fixed plant e
- Tired of the Gym? Get Paid to Move (and Drive) Instead! 🚛💨Are you the kind of person who can’t sit still behind a desk? Do you prefer the view from a truck cab to a cubicle wall? We’re looking for HR & MR Legends to join our Council crews across the Sydney area.This isn’t just a "steering wheel attendant" job. We need people who aren’t afraid to jump out of the cab, grab a shovel (or a tool, or a bin), and get stuck into some honest-to-goodness manual laTired of the Gym? Get Paid to Move (and Drive) Instead! 🚛💨Are you the kind of person who can’t sit still behind a desk? Do you prefer the view from a truck cab to a cubicle wall? We’re looking for HR & MR Legends to join our Council crews across the Sydney area.This isn’t just a "steering wheel attendant" job. We need people who aren’t afraid to jump out of the cab, grab a shovel (or a tool, or a bin), and get stuck into some honest-to-goodness manual la
- This is an opportunity for an experienced process worker with a forklift ticket. We have a 8 hour day/afternoon, Monday to Sunday rotating roster on offer in a feed mill plant environment, located in WacolYou will start on day shift 6am shifts and commence rotating roster.The roleStacking and placing feed bags into milling machinesComputer useBasic plant operation such as mixersForklift OperationStock takeGeneral hand when requiredTo apply you will needA cThis is an opportunity for an experienced process worker with a forklift ticket. We have a 8 hour day/afternoon, Monday to Sunday rotating roster on offer in a feed mill plant environment, located in WacolYou will start on day shift 6am shifts and commence rotating roster.The roleStacking and placing feed bags into milling machinesComputer useBasic plant operation such as mixersForklift OperationStock takeGeneral hand when requiredTo apply you will needA c
- Are you experienced working in manufacturing and production? Have you considered becoming a Machine / plant operator? Site based in Auburn. These are ongoing roles with the view to move permanent. Experience that would be beneficial Prior experience in a similar machine operator or production worker role. Alternatively, skills such as the following are transferable;Labouring experienceFast paced production experienceComputer literate Counter balance ForklAre you experienced working in manufacturing and production? Have you considered becoming a Machine / plant operator? Site based in Auburn. These are ongoing roles with the view to move permanent. Experience that would be beneficial Prior experience in a similar machine operator or production worker role. Alternatively, skills such as the following are transferable;Labouring experienceFast paced production experienceComputer literate Counter balance Forkl
- Bracalba Quarry are looking for someone to join their crew! This role is great for someone who has machine tickets, Mining or Quarry background, willingness to learn and happy to work plenty of over time.You will be working within the Brisbane City Council, Asphalt and Aggregates branch. As part of the team, you will be operating machinery, general labouring and maintenance around the Quarry when needed.About your new role:Demonstrated ability to operate mBracalba Quarry are looking for someone to join their crew! This role is great for someone who has machine tickets, Mining or Quarry background, willingness to learn and happy to work plenty of over time.You will be working within the Brisbane City Council, Asphalt and Aggregates branch. As part of the team, you will be operating machinery, general labouring and maintenance around the Quarry when needed.About your new role:Demonstrated ability to operate m
- Benefits:Attractive hourly rates from $43.15 + overtime penalties + superOpportunity for permanencyGross earnings up to $3,900 PWTo be successful, you will have: White cardSilica TicketAsbestos TicketsBe flexible to work Monday through SaturdayPass a drug & alcohol test Our ideal candidate will have:Highly motivated with a positive attitude.Willingness to work flexible hours.Experience operating Moxy trucks.Proficiency in handling excavators.Background asBenefits:Attractive hourly rates from $43.15 + overtime penalties + superOpportunity for permanencyGross earnings up to $3,900 PWTo be successful, you will have: White cardSilica TicketAsbestos TicketsBe flexible to work Monday through SaturdayPass a drug & alcohol test Our ideal candidate will have:Highly motivated with a positive attitude.Willingness to work flexible hours.Experience operating Moxy trucks.Proficiency in handling excavators.Background as
- Civil Labourer – Road Construction & MaintenanceAre you an experienced plant operator or a hardworking civil labourer looking for your next challenge? Randstad is currently seeking expressions of interest for civil labourer roles within local councils across the Northern area.This is an excellent opportunity for those with a background in roadworks and heavy machinery to secure stable work in a team-oriented environment. We are looking for dedicated indivCivil Labourer – Road Construction & MaintenanceAre you an experienced plant operator or a hardworking civil labourer looking for your next challenge? Randstad is currently seeking expressions of interest for civil labourer roles within local councils across the Northern area.This is an excellent opportunity for those with a background in roadworks and heavy machinery to secure stable work in a team-oriented environment. We are looking for dedicated indiv
- Machine Operator – Train Wheel & Axle MaintenanceAre you an experienced Machinist looking for a consistent, high-paying role? We are seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to join our team in Tomago for the repair and overhaul of critical rail infrastructure.This is a casual but ongoing position within a stable industry, offering a structured roster and excellent earning potential.The RewardsRate: $47.10 per hour.Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM – 2:00 PMMachine Operator – Train Wheel & Axle MaintenanceAre you an experienced Machinist looking for a consistent, high-paying role? We are seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to join our team in Tomago for the repair and overhaul of critical rail infrastructure.This is a casual but ongoing position within a stable industry, offering a structured roster and excellent earning potential.The RewardsRate: $47.10 per hour.Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM
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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.
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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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