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Roll Into a Career That Builds Mackay Join Us a RMPC Multi Skilled Labourer Operator! If you love working outdoors, operating heavy machinery, and being part of a crew that keeps our roads and drainage flowing smoothly, this is your chance to make a real impact in your community. Mackay Regional Council is looking for a handson, cando Multi Skilled Labourer Operator to join our Infrastructure & Operations Civil Operations team. As an RMPC Multi Skilled Labourer Operator, youll be the muscle and the machine behind Mackays civil infrastructure. From driving heavy trucks to laying pipes and pouring concrete, youll be part of a team that builds and maintains the backbone of our region. What Youll Be Doing Operating rigid motor vehicles (GVM 15 tonne) and vehicle/trailer combos (GCM 22.5 tonne) Handling small rideon equipment and light mechanical plant Performing earthworks, pipelaying, concrete and bitumen work, and vegetation maintenance Carrying out handson labouring tasks for roads and drainage projects Maintaining and repairing assigned plant with mechanical service teams Managing traffic safely around work sites Delivering topnotch service to internal and external clients Completing paperwork like timesheets accurately and promptly Training and mentoring fellow team members Following Councils policies on WH&S, EEO, AntiDiscrimination, and Quality Assurance Minimising environmental impact through best practice procedures Participating in ongoing training and skill development Qualifications & Experience Essential General Construction Safety White Card QLD Manual Car C Class Open Drivers Licence QLD Heavy Rigid Truck HR Class Licence Traffic Controllers Ticket Experience driving single axle trucks in varied conditions Experience operating road construction equipment Experience in road and drainage construction/maintenance Desirable Certificate III in Civil Construction Concrete work experience Tickets to operate at least two types of plant/equipment (e.g. skid steer loader, roller, loader, backhoe, grader) Skills & Knowledge Essential Good plant operation skills and competency Good truck driving skills and competency Sound oral and written communication skills Manual handling skills Concrete formwork and placement work Sound pipelaying skills Ability to work cooperatively with others and foster a team environment Good skills in dealing with internal and external clients Sound knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety regulations relevant to the Construction Industry Ability to read, write and perform basic numerical calculations to a standard required for the role Good knowledge of roads and drainage construction and maintenance activities Desirable Concrete finishing skills Special Requirements Willingness and flexibility to work overtime outside normal hours, where required, to undertake assigned tasks. Commitment to working cooperatively with others and foster team environment in line with the Civil Operations/Civil Projects Team Book. Willingness to operate other construction equipment and undertake higher duties, where required, to meet task objectives, as directed by Supervisor. Proactively support, assist and communicate with the Leading Hand/Supervisor to complete assigned tasks effectively and efficiently and to improve service delivery. Why Join Us? Base annual salary of $65,644.49 plus allowances as applicable Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply). Choice of 4 or 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading. 9day fortnight roster. May be eligible for salary sacrificing options. Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts. Study and assistance programmes for career development. Learning and career development opportunities. Employee Assistance Program. Employee health and wellbeing initiatives. Active Social Clubs. Ready To Apply? Applications close 20 November 2025. Apply today with your resume and cover letter. Important information for applicants: To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process. Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a preemployment process, which includes comprehensive PreEmployment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing). We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees'' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results. Location: Paget DepotWork Type: Permanent Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr