Plant Operators

Ararat Rural City Council is recruiting for two Plant Operators to join our Infrastructure team. 

These roles are a chance to make a real impact by building and maintaining the roads, paths, and infrastructure that keep our community moving. We’re looking for experienced, safety-minded team players with the right licences/tickets and a commitment to quality workmanship.

Position details: 

• Carry out general labouring activities and civil/maintenance works across the municipality using graders, loaders, and rollers.
• Full Time
• Two positions

Minimum required qualifications and experience:
•    Current Victorian Medium or Heavy Rigid Truck licence.
•    Construction Induction Card
•    A Level 2 First Aid Certificate is required or can be obtained following commencement
•    Experience operating road maintenance plant and machinery

Experience, competence and/or appropriate licences are also desirable for:
•    Back-hoe
•    Excavator
•    Fork-Lift
•    Front-end Loader
•    Traffic management

To apply, please email your current resume, along with a cover letter to [email protected]. To find out more contact the Human Resources team on (03) 5355 0205 or [email protected]. Ararat Rural City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

Applications close: 4:00pm Friday 17 October 2025