Multiskilled Loader Operator – Road & Drainage Construction

About the role

The Council is looking for a dedicated Multiskilled Loader Operator to join the team at the Calen Depot. You will support the maintenance and construction of roads, drainage assets and other civil infrastructure across the Mackay region.

Key responsibilities

• Perform labouring tasks and operate plant and trucks on road and drainage projects.
• Operate loaders, backhoes, skid steers and rollers for earthworks, concrete, pipe‑laying, bitumen and vegetation work.
• Assist with the construction and maintenance of road and drainage assets.
• Follow safety and traffic management procedures on site.

Required profile

• Current General Construction Safety “White” Card.
• Current Queensland Heavy Rigid (HR) truck licence or equivalent, or willingness to obtain within six months.
• Certificate of Competency to operate road‑construction plant (loader, backhoe, skid steer, roller).
• Current Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) qualification or ability to obtain within twelve months.
• Legal right to work in Australia.

Required skills

• Loader operation
• Backhoe operation
• Skid steer operation
• Roller operation
• Heavy rigid truck driving
• Traffic management implementation
• Construction safety compliance (White Card)

What we offer

• Base annual salary of $70,813.93 plus applicable allowances.
• Choice of four or five weeks annual leave with 17.5 % loading.
• 9‑day fortnight roster.
• Salary‑sacrificing options and lifestyle benefits program.
• Study assistance and career development opportunities.
• Employee assistance, health and wellbeing initiatives and active social clubs.