- Are you an experienced Plant Operator seeking a challenging yet rewarding opportunity? Look no further! We are currently seeking a skilled Plant Operator to join our team at Swanbank Landfill.Key Requirements:Scraper Experience: Proficiency in operating Scraper machinery is essential.Tickets: Valid tickets for Scraper, Dozer and Compactor (RII essential).Licenses: HC or HR truck license preferred.Availability: Immediate start.Work Hours: 6:00 am until endAre you an experienced Plant Operator seeking a challenging yet rewarding opportunity? Look no further! We are currently seeking a skilled Plant Operator to join our team at Swanbank Landfill.Key Requirements:Scraper Experience: Proficiency in operating Scraper machinery is essential.Tickets: Valid tickets for Scraper, Dozer and Compactor (RII essential).Licenses: HC or HR truck license preferred.Availability: Immediate start.Work Hours: 6:00 am until end
- 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 loaders and forklifts to transport raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the plant.Load and unload materials fWe 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 loaders and forklifts to transport raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the plant.Load and unload materials f
- You will be working within the Brisbane City Council, Asphalt and Aggregates branch. As part of the team, you will be working and operating the Fixed Plant at the Mt Coot-tha Quarry location. About your new roleThe variety of this role will expand across the following labouring tasks.Must be prepared to learn fixed and mobile crusher plant operatingPrevious experience in the quarrying /mining industry Ability to work in a respectful /dedicated team environYou will be working within the Brisbane City Council, Asphalt and Aggregates branch. As part of the team, you will be working and operating the Fixed Plant at the Mt Coot-tha Quarry location. About your new roleThe variety of this role will expand across the following labouring tasks.Must be prepared to learn fixed and mobile crusher plant operatingPrevious experience in the quarrying /mining industry Ability to work in a respectful /dedicated team environ
- Job Title: Wastewater OperatorLocation: MandurahDuration: 3 monthsHours: 50 hours per weekStart: As soon as possibleJob Description:Monitoring and repairing of wastewater assets, sites and facilitiesUsing tools, plant and equipment to fulfil operation and maintenance dutiesAttending necessary safety planning, meetings and inspectionsBe available to work after hours and be on standby where requiredRequirements:MR Licence or higherConfined SpaceWorking at HeJob Title: Wastewater OperatorLocation: MandurahDuration: 3 monthsHours: 50 hours per weekStart: As soon as possibleJob Description:Monitoring and repairing of wastewater assets, sites and facilitiesUsing tools, plant and equipment to fulfil operation and maintenance dutiesAttending necessary safety planning, meetings and inspectionsBe available to work after hours and be on standby where requiredRequirements:MR Licence or higherConfined SpaceWorking at He
- 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
- 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,
- We are seeking experienced Plant Operators, who have preferrably worked in a quarry before to work for the largest construction materials company in Australia. Competitive pay rate at $43-$46 per hour!Key ResponsibilitiesOperating Excavator, Front-End Loader, Haultruck in a quarry environment.Sales loading experience is desired.Managing the operation of the crushing plant.Working 6:30am-3/3:30pm Monday-FridayRequirements- Experience in a quarry is preferreWe are seeking experienced Plant Operators, who have preferrably worked in a quarry before to work for the largest construction materials company in Australia. Competitive pay rate at $43-$46 per hour!Key ResponsibilitiesOperating Excavator, Front-End Loader, Haultruck in a quarry environment.Sales loading experience is desired.Managing the operation of the crushing plant.Working 6:30am-3/3:30pm Monday-FridayRequirements- Experience in a quarry is preferre
- We’re looking for an experienced HR Driver/Liquids Plant Operator to join a well-known waste management company in Dandenong South. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering great pay at $35 per hour.You’ll be operating vacuum trucks and working hands-on at our liquid treatment plant, ensuring the safe and efficient handling of liquid waste materials. Monday- Friday 4am-12pm. The roleOperate vaccum trucks for liquid waste management.Operate and oWe’re looking for an experienced HR Driver/Liquids Plant Operator to join a well-known waste management company in Dandenong South. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering great pay at $35 per hour.You’ll be operating vacuum trucks and working hands-on at our liquid treatment plant, ensuring the safe and efficient handling of liquid waste materials. Monday- Friday 4am-12pm. The roleOperate vaccum trucks for liquid waste management.Operate and o
- 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 loaders and forklifts to transport raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the plant.Load and unload materials fWe 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 loaders and forklifts to transport raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the plant.Load and unload materials f
- Location is Penrice, SAOngoing Temp contract to go Perm $35 -$40p/h plus Super + OT Overtime hours on offer, and must be prepared to work night shiftsOn the job training We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Quarry Operator to join our client at Penrice Quarry. This role involves working the afternoon shift, offering an attractive pay rate is $35-$40+Super+overtime. We are looking for operators experienced in operaLocation is Penrice, SAOngoing Temp contract to go Perm $35 -$40p/h plus Super + OT Overtime hours on offer, and must be prepared to work night shiftsOn the job training We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Quarry Operator to join our client at Penrice Quarry. This role involves working the afternoon shift, offering an attractive pay rate is $35-$40+Super+overtime. We are looking for operators experienced in opera
- Location is Penrice, SAOngoing Temp contract to go Perm $35 -$40p/h plus Super + OT Overtime hours on offer, and must be prepared to work night shiftsOn the job training We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Quarry Operator to join our client at Penrice Quarry. This role involves working the afternoon shift, offering an attractive pay rate is $35-$40+Super+overtime. We are looking for operators experienced in operaLocation is Penrice, SAOngoing Temp contract to go Perm $35 -$40p/h plus Super + OT Overtime hours on offer, and must be prepared to work night shiftsOn the job training We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Quarry Operator to join our client at Penrice Quarry. This role involves working the afternoon shift, offering an attractive pay rate is $35-$40+Super+overtime. We are looking for operators experienced in opera
- An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the team within a construction project in the Pilbara. Randstad are looking for experienced Mobile Plant Operators to operate a variety of heavy machinery and mobile plant equipment safely and efficiently.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the operation of mobile plant equipment, possess a keen eye for safety, and be capable of working in diverse environments and conditions within the constAn exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the team within a construction project in the Pilbara. Randstad are looking for experienced Mobile Plant Operators to operate a variety of heavy machinery and mobile plant equipment safely and efficiently.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the operation of mobile plant equipment, possess a keen eye for safety, and be capable of working in diverse environments and conditions within the const
- Randstad are seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Operator (All Rounder - dump truck, FEL, water cart) for one of our clients based in Gosnells. This role is a casual ongoing position commencing immediately.About the role:Monday-Friday (dayshift) 05:30am starts Overtime and occasional Sunday work available if interestedBetween $40-$50 per hour depending on experienceOperating machinery in a Quarry Working at the stockpileFlexibility required and someone thaRandstad are seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Operator (All Rounder - dump truck, FEL, water cart) for one of our clients based in Gosnells. This role is a casual ongoing position commencing immediately.About the role:Monday-Friday (dayshift) 05:30am starts Overtime and occasional Sunday work available if interestedBetween $40-$50 per hour depending on experienceOperating machinery in a Quarry Working at the stockpileFlexibility required and someone tha
- 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 loaders and forklifts to transport raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the plant.Load and unload materials fWe 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 loaders and forklifts to transport raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the plant.Load and unload materials f
- Who We AreLocated in the City of Tea Tree Gully, Waterworld Aquatic Centre is a leading outdoor aquatic facility boasting three heated pools including a 50m lap pool, 20m Learner pool and Toddler pool, amazing grassed areas, large water slides and splash park features. Waterworld is seeking a Pool Operator to help deliver a safe, clean, and fun environment for all our visitors during the 2025 summer season.About the Role:As a Pool Operator at Waterworld, yWho We AreLocated in the City of Tea Tree Gully, Waterworld Aquatic Centre is a leading outdoor aquatic facility boasting three heated pools including a 50m lap pool, 20m Learner pool and Toddler pool, amazing grassed areas, large water slides and splash park features. Waterworld is seeking a Pool Operator to help deliver a safe, clean, and fun environment for all our visitors during the 2025 summer season.About the Role:As a Pool Operator at Waterworld, y
- Are you an experienced Plant Operator looking for consistent work across a variety of projects? We are currently seeking reliable and skilled operators to join our team for both local and remote projects based out of Port Augusta.About the Role:Operate heavy machinery and plant equipment across civil and construction sitesOpportunities available for local work in and around Port AugustaRemote work opportunities include full accommodation and LAHAWork acrosAre you an experienced Plant Operator looking for consistent work across a variety of projects? We are currently seeking reliable and skilled operators to join our team for both local and remote projects based out of Port Augusta.About the Role:Operate heavy machinery and plant equipment across civil and construction sitesOpportunities available for local work in and around Port AugustaRemote work opportunities include full accommodation and LAHAWork acros
- We have an opportunity within the Brisbane City council seeking an experienced quarry operator for the Bracalba Quarry on the North side of Brisbane. About your new roleDemonstrated ability to operate mobile plant and undertake basic labouring tasks including but not limited to the use of general hand tools and cleaning task e.g.Hosing of plant / equipmentRock removal from plant / equipment) in a safe manner and to deliver quality requirementsConduct pre-We have an opportunity within the Brisbane City council seeking an experienced quarry operator for the Bracalba Quarry on the North side of Brisbane. About your new roleDemonstrated ability to operate mobile plant and undertake basic labouring tasks including but not limited to the use of general hand tools and cleaning task e.g.Hosing of plant / equipmentRock removal from plant / equipment) in a safe manner and to deliver quality requirementsConduct pre-
- Are you a hands-on individual looking for your next opportunity in the civil construction industry? We are seeking reliable and hardworking Civil Labourers across various projects across Western Sydney.If you're eager to get stuck in, contribute to essential infrastructure, and work alongside experienced professionals, this could be the perfect role for you.What we're looking for:Previous experience in civil construction (Bulk earthworks, road constructionAre you a hands-on individual looking for your next opportunity in the civil construction industry? We are seeking reliable and hardworking Civil Labourers across various projects across Western Sydney.If you're eager to get stuck in, contribute to essential infrastructure, and work alongside experienced professionals, this could be the perfect role for you.What we're looking for:Previous experience in civil construction (Bulk earthworks, road construction
- Front End Loader Operator - Coal Mix Stockpile PlantWe're seeking a skilled Front End Loader Operator for an ongoing role at a Coal Mix Plant near Blacktown, NSW. This role has other work across other locations for this company, all within the Western Sydney area, to assist other teams. This facility blends coal from various sources for power plants and other industries. As a Front End Loader Operator, you'll be managing the product stockpile and ensuringFront End Loader Operator - Coal Mix Stockpile PlantWe're seeking a skilled Front End Loader Operator for an ongoing role at a Coal Mix Plant near Blacktown, NSW. This role has other work across other locations for this company, all within the Western Sydney area, to assist other teams. This facility blends coal from various sources for power plants and other industries. As a Front End Loader Operator, you'll be managing the product stockpile and ensuring
- 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
- Location is Newton, SAPay rate is $38.00 - $42.00 p/h plus Super + Penalties Temp to go PermPlenty Overtime on offer We’re looking for committed, hard-working individuals to join our client in Newton doing Civil, subdivisions, and infrastructure sites throughout the Adelaide metro area.If you enjoy staying active, working outdoors, and being part of a fast-paced team, this could be the perfect fit for you. We're after team players with a strong work ethicLocation is Newton, SAPay rate is $38.00 - $42.00 p/h plus Super + Penalties Temp to go PermPlenty Overtime on offer We’re looking for committed, hard-working individuals to join our client in Newton doing Civil, subdivisions, and infrastructure sites throughout the Adelaide metro area.If you enjoy staying active, working outdoors, and being part of a fast-paced team, this could be the perfect fit for you. We're after team players with a strong work ethic
- We are currently recruiting for a Material handling position that requires Front End Loader Operators for the waste management industry located in Wingfield. This role involves sorting recycling, operating a front end loader and other duties as required. On Offer:Afternoon shift 1pm - 9pmWaste management environmentCasual opportunities availableWeekend and overtime opportunities availablePay increase after completing VOC assesmentTo be successful in this rWe are currently recruiting for a Material handling position that requires Front End Loader Operators for the waste management industry located in Wingfield. This role involves sorting recycling, operating a front end loader and other duties as required. On Offer:Afternoon shift 1pm - 9pmWaste management environmentCasual opportunities availableWeekend and overtime opportunities availablePay increase after completing VOC assesmentTo be successful in this r
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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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