Road Sweeper Operator – Kununurra, WA

About the role

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley is seeking a reliable, safety‑focused Plant Operator to operate road and path sweepers across the Shire. This permanent, full‑time role ensures streets, pathways and public areas remain clean and safe for residents and visitors.

Key responsibilities

• Operate specialised road and path sweepers to carry out scheduled and reactive cleaning tasks.
• Maintain streets, paths and public areas in accordance with the planned cleaning schedule.
• Perform daily pre‑start checks, routine cleaning and basic maintenance of sweeping equipment.
• Identify and promptly report any equipment defects or maintenance issues.
• Follow work schedules, job instructions and traffic‑management requirements.
• Record completed works and report operational issues per Shire procedures.
• Interact professionally with the public and other stakeholders while on‑site.
• Assist other operational team members as required.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience operating road or path sweeping equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety and ability to follow legislative and organisational standards.
• Reliability and flexibility to respond to scheduled and reactive cleaning needs.
• Good communication skills for professional interaction with the public.

Required skills

• Road and path sweeper operation.
• Equipment pre‑start checks and basic maintenance.
• Understanding of traffic‑management and Australian Standards related to municipal cleaning.