Road Worker - Plant Operator (2 Positions)

About City of Greater Bendigo

Located in central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country, the City of Greater Bendigo lies just 90 minutes from Melbourne and blends the benefits of a large city with a welcoming country atmosphere. The region is renowned for its food, wine, arts, heritage architecture, and natural recreation spaces. It also offers excellent education, healthcare, housing options, transport connectivity via rail, road, and direct QantasLink flights from Bendigo Airport to Sydney. Serving a community approaching 200,000 by 2050, the City delivers over 65 essential services to residents.

Role Overview

As a Road Worker - Plant Operator, you will engage in various maintenance and construction activities within road reserves, including drainage, concreting, paving, earthworks, and asphalting. This full-time ongoing position operates on a 9-day fortnight schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate diverse plant machinery relevant to maintenance and construction such as graders, tractors with combination rollers, excavators, backhoes, skid steers, and water trucks.
• Set up signage in compliance with designated traffic guidance schemes.
• Maintain all health and safety standards on-site, ensuring adherence to OH&S requirements.
• Conduct routine servicing and maintenance of plant equipment to guarantee safe, effective operation.
• Manage traffic during events, including occasional weekend shifts.
• Perform all tasks with a focus on quality, safety, customer satisfaction, and cost efficiency.

Candidate Profile

• Proven skills and experience in road maintenance or civil construction.
• Competent operation of various construction machinery including trucks, water carts, rollers, tractors, and skid steers.
• Strong awareness and application of occupational health and safety principles.
• Ability to collaborate in teams and work under supervision, emphasizing excellent customer service.
• Effective communication skills with ability to maintain accurate written and electronic records.
• Familiarity with traffic control and work zone safety procedures.

Mandatory Requirements

• Successful pre-employment medical examination.
• Satisfactory police clearance.
• Current driver’s license including Heavy Rigid (HR) endorsement.
• Possession of a Construction Induction Card (formerly Red Card).
• Preferred possession of current worksite traffic management and traffic controller certification.

Working Conditions

Work hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, with variations based on operational demand. The work schedule follows a 9-day fortnight with a rotational day off. The role is based at the City of Greater Bendigo’s Adam Street depot in Golden Square, requiring travel across the city’s service area.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary of $68,201 per year including industry allowance and superannuation, equivalent to an hourly base rate of $34.51.
• Annual salary progression and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Secure, ongoing employment with generous leave entitlements.
• Provision of all personal protective equipment, tools, and equipment.
• Paid allowances and opportunities for training and professional development.
• Contribution to community well-being and work close to home.

Additional Information

For more details, including the position description and physical/psychological job demands, candidates are encouraged to request further documentation. Queries can be addressed to the Maintenance Coordinator via phone at (03) 5454 9512. Applications require a cover letter and resume, submitted by close of business on Monday 17 August 2026.