Plant Operator (Roller) - Road Construction

About the role

Ballina Shire Council is recruiting a Plant Operator (roller) for its Road Construction team. Reporting to the Supervisor, the position focuses on operating a roller to help complete road construction and maintenance projects, and also assists with other plant such as trucks, front-end loaders and slashers. The role involves labouring duties across a range of work locations and environments throughout the Shire.

Key responsibilities

• Operate a roller and other plant items to support road construction and maintenance projects.
• Perform labouring duties for the construction and general maintenance of roads, roadsides, footpaths, cycleways, kerb and guttering, drainage, bridge structures and other assets for the Engineering Works section.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience operating a roller and other plant (tractor/slasher, front-end loader, backhoe, etc.) with basic mechanical knowledge.
• Experience in road construction and maintenance duties.
• Ability to perform a range of physical labouring duties.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Class C driver's licence with manual transmission and a good safe driving record.
• Work Safely in the Construction Industry induction (white card).
• Understanding of equal employment opportunity, work health and safety, environmental management and risk management.

What we offer

• Salary of $61,600 to $70,800 per year (plus 12% superannuation), depending on skills, experience and qualifications.
• Flexible work arrangements, including a 9-day fortnight or 4-day week.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport options.
• Provision of uniform and PPE.

Applications close at 11:00pm on Thursday 12 November 2026 via the online application form; once started, applications cannot be saved and returned to later.