- Randstad Hobart is seeking experienced Plant operators and Truck drivers to join our teamThis is an opportunity to become part of a dynamic team working within the civil construction industry across multiple sites in Southern Tasmania!Preferred Qualifications & Experience:Excavator operatorsFront-End Loader operatorsHC, HR, or MR LicenceWater cart experienceWhite Card (Work Safely in the Construction Industry)Strong work ethicCommitment to site safety respRandstad Hobart is seeking experienced Plant operators and Truck drivers to join our teamThis is an opportunity to become part of a dynamic team working within the civil construction industry across multiple sites in Southern Tasmania!Preferred Qualifications & Experience:Excavator operatorsFront-End Loader operatorsHC, HR, or MR LicenceWater cart experienceWhite Card (Work Safely in the Construction Industry)Strong work ethicCommitment to site safety resp
- Randstad is looking for a Multiskilled Operator to join a quarry site in the South Eastern suburbs, working with the nation's leading construction materials provider. This is an ongoing casual position offering a competitive base rate of $43-$46 per hour (dependent on experience). Monday-Friday 5:30am- 3:30pm (Potential for overtime and Saturday work)The roleAllrounder operator- front end loader, excavator on quarryOperating front-end loaders to weigh andRandstad is looking for a Multiskilled Operator to join a quarry site in the South Eastern suburbs, working with the nation's leading construction materials provider. This is an ongoing casual position offering a competitive base rate of $43-$46 per hour (dependent on experience). Monday-Friday 5:30am- 3:30pm (Potential for overtime and Saturday work)The roleAllrounder operator- front end loader, excavator on quarryOperating front-end loaders to weigh and
- NOW HIRING: Water Cart Driver (Nudgee Beach) & Plant Operator (Stapylton) Great hourly rates | Temp-to-perm opportunities | Overtime availableWe’re currently seeking two experienced operators for roles based at Nudgee Beach and Stapylton, working with reputable concrete crushing and recycling operations.🚛 Position 1: Water Cart Driver – Nudgee BeachWhat you’ll be doing:Operating a water cart on a busy concrete crushing siteAssisting with dust suppressionNOW HIRING: Water Cart Driver (Nudgee Beach) & Plant Operator (Stapylton) Great hourly rates | Temp-to-perm opportunities | Overtime availableWe’re currently seeking two experienced operators for roles based at Nudgee Beach and Stapylton, working with reputable concrete crushing and recycling operations.🚛 Position 1: Water Cart Driver – Nudgee BeachWhat you’ll be doing:Operating a water cart on a busy concrete crushing siteAssisting with dust suppression
- NOW HIRING: Water Cart Driver (Nudgee Beach) & Plant Operator (Stapylton) Great hourly rates | Temp-to-perm opportunities | Overtime availableWe’re currently seeking two experienced operators for roles based at Nudgee Beach and Stapylton, working with reputable concrete crushing and recycling operations.🚛 Position 1: Water Cart Driver – Nudgee BeachWhat you’ll be doing:Operating a water cart on a busy concrete crushing siteAssisting with dust suppressionNOW HIRING: Water Cart Driver (Nudgee Beach) & Plant Operator (Stapylton) Great hourly rates | Temp-to-perm opportunities | Overtime availableWe’re currently seeking two experienced operators for roles based at Nudgee Beach and Stapylton, working with reputable concrete crushing and recycling operations.🚛 Position 1: Water Cart Driver – Nudgee BeachWhat you’ll be doing:Operating a water cart on a busy concrete crushing siteAssisting with dust suppression
- 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,
- Ready to build a solid career from the ground up?We’re on the lookout for a motivated and reliable Quarry Plant Operator to join a small, close-knit team at a leading Australian construction materials company. Based at the Tinda Creek quarry in Mellong, this is a Temp-to-Perm opportunity with long-term career prospects in a stable and essential industry.🔧 What You’ll Be Doing:Join a crew on a small but busy site, where you’ll get hands-on with a range ofReady to build a solid career from the ground up?We’re on the lookout for a motivated and reliable Quarry Plant Operator to join a small, close-knit team at a leading Australian construction materials company. Based at the Tinda Creek quarry in Mellong, this is a Temp-to-Perm opportunity with long-term career prospects in a stable and essential industry.🔧 What You’ll Be Doing:Join a crew on a small but busy site, where you’ll get hands-on with a range of
- Long-term contract - 12 monthslocation is Southern suburbs of Adelaide, SA$36 - $44 ph +Super + PenaltiesDay shift available Our client, a civil construction company is currently seeking experienced and qualified Civil Operator to join their workforce for multiple roles both local and regional. These roles are for immediate start with potential permanent opportunities.We require operators who can also operate multiple civil machines.Duties to be performeLong-term contract - 12 monthslocation is Southern suburbs of Adelaide, SA$36 - $44 ph +Super + PenaltiesDay shift available Our client, a civil construction company is currently seeking experienced and qualified Civil Operator to join their workforce for multiple roles both local and regional. These roles are for immediate start with potential permanent opportunities.We require operators who can also operate multiple civil machines.Duties to be performe
- 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,
- Expression of Interest – Civil Labourers & Plant Operators: Your Next Big Project Awaits!Are you a skilled and safety-conscious Civil Labourer or Plant Operator ready for your next challenge in Sydney?We're constantly partnering with leading civil and construction clients across Sydney & surrounding areas, and we're always on the hunt for top talent like you! While we might not have an immediate opening, registering your interest now means you'll be fast-tExpression of Interest – Civil Labourers & Plant Operators: Your Next Big Project Awaits!Are you a skilled and safety-conscious Civil Labourer or Plant Operator ready for your next challenge in Sydney?We're constantly partnering with leading civil and construction clients across Sydney & surrounding areas, and we're always on the hunt for top talent like you! While we might not have an immediate opening, registering your interest now means you'll be fast-t
- Location is Nuriootpa, SAOngoing Temp contract to go Perm $34-$37 p/h plus Super + OT Overtime hours on offerOn the job training Day shift role We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Quarry Operator to join our client at a Quarry. Pay rate of between $34 - $37+Super+overtime. We are looking for operators experienced in operating excavators, front-end loaders (FEL), and dump trucks. Your responsibilities will includLocation is Nuriootpa, SAOngoing Temp contract to go Perm $34-$37 p/h plus Super + OT Overtime hours on offerOn the job training Day shift role We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Quarry Operator to join our client at a Quarry. Pay rate of between $34 - $37+Super+overtime. We are looking for operators experienced in operating excavators, front-end loaders (FEL), and dump trucks. Your responsibilities will includ
- Highly Skilled Skid Steer (Posi Track) Operator – Major Projects | Western SydneyWe’re on the lookout for an experienced and confident Skid Steer (Posi Track) Operator to join a well-known civil contractor working across major projects in Western Sydney and Greater Sydney.🔧 About the Role:Ongoing work with full-time hours – temp to perm for the right personJoin a reputable, tier-one company with a strong pipeline of workBe a key part of a high-performingHighly Skilled Skid Steer (Posi Track) Operator – Major Projects | Western SydneyWe’re on the lookout for an experienced and confident Skid Steer (Posi Track) Operator to join a well-known civil contractor working across major projects in Western Sydney and Greater Sydney.🔧 About the Role:Ongoing work with full-time hours – temp to perm for the right personJoin a reputable, tier-one company with a strong pipeline of workBe a key part of a high-performing
- 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
- Randstad is currently seeking a Multiskilled Operator- Quarry, with experience operating an excavator, front loader (sales loading experience is highly regarded), and heavy rigid dump truck.This is an immediate start, offering ongoing casual work with a highly competitive pay rate of $43 per hour for a Level 3 Operator.Available to work from 6:00am - 4:00pm (Monday-Friday). The roleTo be able to operate an excavator/front loader- preferably has sales loadiRandstad is currently seeking a Multiskilled Operator- Quarry, with experience operating an excavator, front loader (sales loading experience is highly regarded), and heavy rigid dump truck.This is an immediate start, offering ongoing casual work with a highly competitive pay rate of $43 per hour for a Level 3 Operator.Available to work from 6:00am - 4:00pm (Monday-Friday). The roleTo be able to operate an excavator/front loader- preferably has sales loadi
- Location is Sellicks Beach, SAOngoing Temp contract to go PermAfternoon Shift at $41.70 p/h plus Super + OTOvertime hours on offerWe has an opportunity for a dedicated and experienced plant operator with mining or quarry or farming experience to join our client at Sellicks Beach. This role involves working the afternoon shift, offering a pay rate of $41.70 p/h + overtime. W Additional experience in operating front-end loaders (FEL) and articulated dump truLocation is Sellicks Beach, SAOngoing Temp contract to go PermAfternoon Shift at $41.70 p/h plus Super + OTOvertime hours on offerWe has an opportunity for a dedicated and experienced plant operator with mining or quarry or farming experience to join our client at Sellicks Beach. This role involves working the afternoon shift, offering a pay rate of $41.70 p/h + overtime. W Additional experience in operating front-end loaders (FEL) and articulated dump tru
- Front End Loader Operator - Coal Mix Stockpile PlantWe're seeking a skilled Front End Loader Operator for an ongoing role. 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 seamless, safe operations. This is a hanFront End Loader Operator - Coal Mix Stockpile PlantWe're seeking a skilled Front End Loader Operator for an ongoing role. 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 seamless, safe operations. This is a han
- Join our Randstad crews working across multiple projects in Northern Tasmania.Are you an experienced Asphalt Worker, Kerb & Chanel Specialist, Pipelayer, Civil Labourer, Plant Operator, or Truck Driver looking for a new opportunity? We have roles available in the Civil Industry with consistent hours and ongoing work.- Competitive pay rates - Ongoing contracts with potential for full-time- Multiple roles across various projects and clientsWhat you will needJoin our Randstad crews working across multiple projects in Northern Tasmania.Are you an experienced Asphalt Worker, Kerb & Chanel Specialist, Pipelayer, Civil Labourer, Plant Operator, or Truck Driver looking for a new opportunity? We have roles available in the Civil Industry with consistent hours and ongoing work.- Competitive pay rates - Ongoing contracts with potential for full-time- Multiple roles across various projects and clientsWhat you will need
- Are you passionate about water safety and thrive on providing outstanding community focused customer service? The Gawler Aquatic Centre is on the lookout for dedicated lifeguards to join our team for the 2024/2025 Summer Season. Dive into an energetic and supportive environment, where you'll be instrumental in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all our patrons, while enhancing your career with a dynamic and active role.The Role:As a Gawler Aquatic CentreAre you passionate about water safety and thrive on providing outstanding community focused customer service? The Gawler Aquatic Centre is on the lookout for dedicated lifeguards to join our team for the 2024/2025 Summer Season. Dive into an energetic and supportive environment, where you'll be instrumental in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all our patrons, while enhancing your career with a dynamic and active role.The Role:As a Gawler Aquatic Centre
- 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
- Location is Rosewothy SAPay rate is $38.00 - $42.00 p/h plus Super + Penalties Temp to go PermWe’re looking for committed, hard-working individuals to join our client in Roseworthy doing Civil, subdivisions, and infrastructure sites throughout SAIf 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 and a "can-do" attitude.Your ResponsibiliLocation is Rosewothy SAPay rate is $38.00 - $42.00 p/h plus Super + Penalties Temp to go PermWe’re looking for committed, hard-working individuals to join our client in Roseworthy doing Civil, subdivisions, and infrastructure sites throughout SAIf 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 and a "can-do" attitude.Your Responsibili
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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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