Plant Operator

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Location
Dubbo, New South Wales
Category
Trades & Labour
Salary
Posted
18-Jun-2025
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Neva Niland
Reference
172934

About the Role
We're seeking a skilled and motivated Plant Operator to join the team based in Dubbo. If you have hands-on experience with civil plant machinery and are ready to contribute to essential road and maintenance work, we’d love to hear from you!
Depending on performance and interest, there's potential for long-term or permanent employment beyond the initial 6-month term.  

What You'll Be Doing:
Operating a variety of plant equipment across road construction and maintenance projects, including:

  • Rollers
  • Loaders
  • Excavators
  • Pulvi equipment
  • Lime spreaders
What We’re Looking For:
Required:
  • Valid Driver’s Licence
  • Plant operating experience in one or more of the following: rollers, loaders, excavators, pulvi, lime spreader
Preferred:
  • Relevant plant operation tickets (especially for high-risk plant)
  • Grader operation experience – highly regarded
Working Conditions
  • Standard 76-hour, 9-day fortnight
    • Most RDOs fall on every second Monday (this may change around public holidays, school holidays etc)
    • Some travel and Living Away from Home (LAFH) may be required depending on crew placement
    • Typically, no more than two weeks at a time
    • Less frequent for maintenance crews; more for heavy patching crews
    Why Join Us?
    • Competitive pay based on experience and skills
    • Opportunity to work with experienced, supportive crews
    • Stable working schedule with built-in RDOs
    • Possibility of permanent employment for the right candidate
    If this position will enhance your career APPLY NOW or if you would like further details on the client, the role, or a copy of the position description, please call Neva Niland for a confidential discussion on (02) 6691 9101 or email: neva.niland@chandlermacleod.com

    At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.


    You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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