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Water Industry Plant Operator/LabourerNetwork Operations & MaintenancePermanent Full TimeHervey BayOperations Level 5 - $71,041 per annumannualised allowance of $2,759superannuation9 day fortnightAt Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.What We Are Looking ForWere looking for a reliable and experienced Water Industry Plant Operator/Labourer to assist in maintaining and constructing water networks. The ideal candidate should be able to perform manual labour tasks, work safely in confined spaces, and have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety.What Your Day Will Look LikeContribute to the undertaking of construction/ maintenance activities by operating a range of machinery and equipment e.g. excavators, bobcats, vacuum excavation.All maintenance and repair of water infrastructure undertaken to quality standardAssist in the construction and installation of water assets to quality standardPlease click here to view a full position description.What Youll Need For SuccessCurrent machinery/plant license and/or VOC for bobcat, excavatorGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Current Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Tetanus immunisations (or willingness to undertake immunisations within one month of commencement)MR truck license (or ability to obtain within 3 months of commencement)Whats Nice To HaveProvide First Aid/CPRWork Safely at HeightsHigh risk work licence (Forklift operation)Traffic Implementation (Level 2)SWNELPConfined Spaces CertificationBasic Computer SkillsBenefits Of Working With CouncilCommitted to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to see our Employee Value Proposition.What We OfferLearning and development opportunitiesFlexible working arrangementsUp to 12% employer super contribution17.5% leave loadingStudy assistance programNovated leasing24/7 access to Employee Assistance ProgramPaid maternity and paternity leavePaid Emergency Services leaveApply NowApplications close 11pm on Wednesday 9 July 2025 subject to change pending qualified applications received.A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.For further details please contact Terry Flux, Water Network Supervisor Hervey Bay at terry.flux@frasercoast.qld.gov.au or 0448 012 819. #J-18808-Ljbffr