Plant Operator (Maintenance/Construction)
Contract Position available until 30 June 2028
Wudinna District Council currently has a position available in our civil infrastructure team in the role of Plant Operator (Maintenance/Construction).
The successful applicant will join Council’s multi-skilled outdoor workforce and work collaboratively and effectively in a team to ensure the successful delivery of our civil infrastructure asset management programs. The Plant Operator role undertakes a range of tasks but primarily involves operating heavy vehicles or earthmoving equipment for maintenance and construction of roads (sealed and unsealed).
Applicants must hold a minimum HC class drivers licence. Experience operating prime movers, side tippers and water tankers as well as heavy machinery in particular graders, self-propelled rollers and front-end loaders will be highly regarded.
Salary & Conditions: This is a full-time, contract opportunity at Award Level 6.1 or 7.1, depending on qualifications and experience, working 38 hours per week over 4 days.
Further Information: For further information and a copy of the Job and Person Specification, please refer to Council’s website – www.wudinna.sa.gov.au or by contacting the Council office on (08) 8680 2002.
Applications: Written applications consisting of a cover letter and resume, including details of previous experience and two current work related referees should be clearly marked “Confidential - Application – Plant Operator” and forwarded to admin@wudinna.sa.gov.au, delivered in person to the Council office or mailed to PO Box 6, Wudinna SA 5652 by 5pm Friday, 30 October 2026.
Cody Stringer
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER WORKS & INFRASTRUCTURE