In-Demand Heavy vehicle Jobs in Murwillumbah, Nsw

Plant Operator Level 2
Tweed Shire Council —Murwillumbah NSW
- $61,402 - $70,133 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Cleaning
- Communication skills
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Bus Driver
Kinetic —Murwillumbah NSW
- From $43.80 an hour
- Customer service
Fleet Plant Maintenance Technician
Tweed Shire Council —Murwillumbah NSW
- $68,487 a year
- Full-time
- Mechanic experience
3d
HC Truck Driver - Immediate Start - Casual
Wettenhalls transport —Burleigh Heads QLD
- $70,000 - $75,000 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Customer service
- In-person
- Communication skills
- On-the-job training
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Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
Kinetic —Tweed Heads NSW
- $45 - $50 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- No degree
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BDS Mechanical Repairs AUS —Tweed Heads NSW
- Full-time
- Communication skills
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Vehicle Trolley Collection
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- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Outdoor work
- Employee assistance program
- Gym membership
9d
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- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Overtime
- On-the-job training
- Employee discount
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- Full-time
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- Employee discount
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Plant Operator Level 2

Tweed Shire Council -
Murwillumbah NSW

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$61,402 - $70,133 a year
1 day ago

Qualifications

Maintenance
Cleaning
White Card
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Join Tweed Shire Council as a versatile Plant Operator, where you'll operate a range of heavy machinery including excavators, loaders, trailers, crane trucks and more! This hands-on role requires strong knowledge of the local road network, the ability to work independently and a commitment to safety, teamwork and operational flexibility across various civil works.

About the role:

Operate a wide range of plant and transport equipment including trucks, trailers (over 10T) excavators, graders, loaders, crane trucks low loaders and more.
Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on machinery to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Navigate independently across the Tweed Shire using sound local road knowledge and work unsupervised when required.
Communicate effectively with Supervisors and work collaboratively with other teams and work gangs.
Carry out additional duties as needed, including non-driving tasks when plant is idle or under repair.

What's on offer:

a base salary ranging from $61,402 per annum with competency-based increments up to $70,133 per annum, plus 12% super
a permanent full-time role
76-hour, 9 day fortnight
training and development opportunities
flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
generous employment conditions (we have too many to list -

We are seeking:

Strong literacy and numeracy skills to read job instructions, manuals and complete accurate work records.
Proven competency in operating civil plant and machinery including excavators, backhoes, graders, loaders and transport equipment such as dog trailers and low loaders.
Sound understanding of grades, levels, cross falls, bitumen sealing techniques, load shifting regulations and heavy vehicle transport requirements.
Demonstrated ability to perform routine maintenance, cleaning and safety checks on plant equipment.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Current White Card and relevant licences/tickets essential, including a Heavy Vehicle licence (or higher) and any certifications required to operate civil plant, trailers and associated equipment.

About us:

Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 04 September 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Immunisations:

This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program.

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.

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Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
Please describe your literacy and numeracy skills, particularly in relation to reading job instructions, operating manuals and completing accurate work records.
What civil plant and machinery do you have experience in operating? Please include specific examples such as excavators, backhoes, graders, loaders, crane trucks and transport equipment like dog trailers and low loaders.
Describe your understanding and experience with grades, levels, cross falls, bitumen sealing techniques, load shifting regulations and transporting heavy vehicles.
Please provide examples of your experience performing routine maintenance, cleaning and safety checks on plant equipment.
Provide an example of how you approach communication and teamwork in the workplace?

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