- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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,
- 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
- Water Cart Truck driver & Plant Operator roles in Hobart Are you an experienced Water Cart Driver & Plant Operator looking for your next challenge? Our clients are seeking experienced candidates who have previous Water cart, Tipper tray and Plant operating experience for ongoing rolesAbout the RoleThis multifaceted role involves a combination of water cart operation and general plant work within a busy quarry environment. Your responsibilities will includeWater Cart Truck driver & Plant Operator roles in Hobart Are you an experienced Water Cart Driver & Plant Operator looking for your next challenge? Our clients are seeking experienced candidates who have previous Water cart, Tipper tray and Plant operating experience for ongoing rolesAbout the RoleThis multifaceted role involves a combination of water cart operation and general plant work within a busy quarry environment. Your responsibilities will include
- Long-term contract - 12 monthslocation is Evanton Gardens $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 performed but not limiteLong-term contract - 12 monthslocation is Evanton Gardens $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 performed but not limite
- 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
- 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
- Location is Penrice, SAOngoing Temp contract to go Perm $36 -$42p/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 $36-$42+Super+overtime. We are looking for operators experienced in operaLocation is Penrice, SAOngoing Temp contract to go Perm $36 -$42p/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 $36-$42+Super+overtime. We are looking for operators experienced in opera
- 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 Aquatic Services Officer to help deliver a safe, clean, and fun environment for all our visitors during the 2025 summer season.About the Role:As a Aquatic Services OWho 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 Aquatic Services Officer to help deliver a safe, clean, and fun environment for all our visitors during the 2025 summer season.About the Role:As a Aquatic Services O
- Are you experienced working in manufacturing and production? Have you considered becoming a machine operator / Forklift driver? Site based in Auburn. 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 experience6am - 2pm Monday to Friday or 7am - 5pm Monday to Thursday shifts availableForklift licence Counter balance Forklift eAre you experienced working in manufacturing and production? Have you considered becoming a machine operator / Forklift driver? Site based in Auburn. 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 experience6am - 2pm Monday to Friday or 7am - 5pm Monday to Thursday shifts availableForklift licence Counter balance Forklift e
- 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
- Join our Randstad crews working across a variety of upcoming key projects in North West Tasmania.Are you a skilled Asphalt Worker, Kerb & Channel Specialist, Pipelayer, Civil Labourer, Plant Operator, or Truck Driver seeking your next role? We have multiple opportunities available in the Civil Industry, offering consistent hours and ongoing work.What's on Offer:Competitive hourly ratesOngoing assignments with the potential for full-time conversionA varietyJoin our Randstad crews working across a variety of upcoming key projects in North West Tasmania.Are you a skilled Asphalt Worker, Kerb & Channel Specialist, Pipelayer, Civil Labourer, Plant Operator, or Truck Driver seeking your next role? We have multiple opportunities available in the Civil Industry, offering consistent hours and ongoing work.What's on Offer:Competitive hourly ratesOngoing assignments with the potential for full-time conversionA variety
- 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
- Are you an experienced Labourer with a background in asphalt looking for a new opportunity? We are seeking a reliable and skilled Asphalt Labourer to join our team on a casual basis with full-time hours.Based out of our Carrington depot, you'll be working on a variety of projects across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated individual who enjoys varied work, a mix of day and night shifts, and the chance to secure a permanent positionAre you an experienced Labourer with a background in asphalt looking for a new opportunity? We are seeking a reliable and skilled Asphalt Labourer to join our team on a casual basis with full-time hours.Based out of our Carrington depot, you'll be working on a variety of projects across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated individual who enjoys varied work, a mix of day and night shifts, and the chance to secure a permanent position
- 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
- We have an excellent opportunity for Labourer's in Civil Works in St Peters, key for this role will be ensuring the long-term productivity and efficiency of the Civil Maintenance Section, working collaboratively in a team to deliver high-quality infrastructure. This is potentially an ongoing, stable, long-term career for the right person.You will be undertaking a variety of civil construction and maintenance activities. Contribute to a safe and environmentWe have an excellent opportunity for Labourer's in Civil Works in St Peters, key for this role will be ensuring the long-term productivity and efficiency of the Civil Maintenance Section, working collaboratively in a team to deliver high-quality infrastructure. This is potentially an ongoing, stable, long-term career for the right person.You will be undertaking a variety of civil construction and maintenance activities. Contribute to a safe and environment
- 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
- 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 Northern subburbs of adelaide - Evanston. Wingfield Gawler areas Pay rate is $40.00 - $45.00 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 northern areas of Adelaide.If you enjoy staying active, working outdoors, and being part of a fast-paced team, this could be the perfect fLocation is Northern subburbs of adelaide - Evanston. Wingfield Gawler areas Pay rate is $40.00 - $45.00 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 northern areas of Adelaide.If you enjoy staying active, working outdoors, and being part of a fast-paced team, this could be the perfect f
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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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