Plant Operator (roller) - Road Maintenance

Description:

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

Position

Reporting to the Supervisor, this position primarily operates a roller to support the delivery of road maintenance works. The role has a strong focus on unsealed roads and requires flexibility to work across diverse locations and environments throughout the Shire. In addition, the position will assist in operating a range of other plant and equipment, including trucks, front-end loaders and slashers.

A key responsibility of the position will be to conduct a variety of labouring duties associated with the construction and general maintenance of roads, roadsides, footpaths, cycle-ways, kerb and guttering, drainage, bridge structures and all other assets for the Engineering Works section.

To be successful you will bring

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• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
  
• Demonstrated experience in the operation of a roller and other plant items (such as tractor/slasher, truck, front end loader, backhoe, etc.) and basic mechanical knowledge.
  
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience in road maintenance and construction duties associated with roads and roadsides.
  
• Demonstrated experience in and ability to perform a range of physical labouring duties.
  
• Work Safely in the Construction Industry Induction ticket (white card).
  
• Class C driver licence with the ability to operate manual transmission and a good and safe driving record.
  
• Current immunisation against Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B viruses or willingness to participate in an immunisation program.
  

The rewards

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• A salary range of $59,300 to $68,000 per annum (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
  
• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
  
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
  
• Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
  
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
  
• Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
  
• Provision of uniform and PPE.
  
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
  
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
  

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.00pm on Monday 2 March 2026

Specific enquiries

Alistair Weallans | Works Engineer | 02 5646 2828

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