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Plough Operator/Labourer - remote/rural work!


Company : Ventia


Location : Townsville, Australia


Created : 2025-11-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Plough Operator / Labourer Remote/Rural Work! Join to apply for the Plough Operator / Labourer remote/rural work! role at Ventia. Whats On Offer 21/7 roster working in remote locations across regional NSW Lots of opportunity for overtime earnings $30.62 - $37 per hour Generous LAHA (living away from home allowance) $280 per day Paid fatigue management days Earn time and a half & double time on weekends Full time permanent roles Access to employee benefits which includes discounts on major brands Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the fitness passport, EAP, Ventia''s Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program About The Role These roles require a lot of travel and working away from home on a 21-day on / 7-day off roster. Youll be working in rural areas across NSW and be required to work 1012-hour days. You will receive a generous living away from home allowance whilst travelling along with working alongside an inclusive site team. As most of the locations will be rural, the majority of our team have their own caravans to sleep in as there is not usually any local accommodation around. We can still consider your application if you do not have access to a caravan. What Youll Be Doing Rod, Rope & Hauling hauling multiple cables by hand & machinery, quality checks. Civil activities repair blockages, operate plant and equipment such as dozer, excavator, vacuum trucks, winches, mobile cranes and heavy machinery. Labouring duties cut and repair fences, undertake excavation using hand and mechanical methods. What Youll Need Mandatory Current drivers licence Current Construction White card Having any of the following tickets is beneficial but not essential: Operator & VOC Excavator Operator & VOC Dozer Pit, Pipe & Cable Hauling course Work safety at heights High Risk Licence Vehicle loading crane About Ventia Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate. Diversity Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities. How To Apply If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button. Position Reference Number: 164252 #J-18808-Ljbffr