Plant Operators in Brisbane

Plant Operators in Brisbane

Brisbane Full-Time 27 - 33 $ / hour (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Operate heavy machinery on major civil and earth moving projects.
  • Company: Local company offering steady work across Ipswich, Brisbane, and Logan.
  • Benefits: High pay, local jobs, and opportunities for permanent roles.
  • Other info: Join a safety-focused team that values hard work and reliability.
  • Why this job: Earn great money while sleeping in your own bed every night.
  • Qualifications: Valid RII machine tickets and experience with heavy equipment.

The predicted salary is between 27 - 33 $ per hour.

Step up and operate heavy gear on major civil and earth moving projects across Ipswich, Brisbane, and Logan. Lock in serious hours, high pay, and steady year-round work. Best of all, it's local work, so you get to sleep in your own bed every night.

Top Pay: High hourly rates with steady overtime to build a massive weekly pay packet.

Home Every Night: Purely local jobs across Ipswich, Brisbane, and Logan with no FIFO or camp stays.

Solid Fleet: Run clean, well-maintained heavy gear like large dozers, scrapers, compactors, and diggers.

Steady Work: Secure, year-round job site opportunities with clear paths into permanent roles for hard workers.

Good Crew: Work with a down-to-earth, safety-focused team that respects strong operators and hard work.

Duties:

  • Operate heavy gear like dozers, scrapers, compactors, excavators, and loaders across active civil job sites.
  • Bulk earthworks, shifting dirt, cutting ground, and compacting site materials to specified project levels.
  • Read basic site plans, follow survey pegs, and take direction from site foremen and supervisors.
  • Run daily pre-starts on equipment, log machine hours, and report mechanical issues right away.
  • Follow all site safety rules, look out for your mates, and keep traffic running safely.

Skills & Experience:

  • Valid RII machine tickets for Dozers, Scrapers, Compactors, Excavators, or Loaders.
  • Solid experience pushing dirt and running heavy equipment on active earth moving or civil job sites.
  • Ability to follow site plans, work safely around other machines, and get the job done right.
  • A practical, safety-first attitude with strong reliability and a hard-working mindset.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment and regular drug and alcohol screens.

Eligibility & Clearances: Applicants must hold Australian Work Rights and be eligible to obtain and maintain a clean drug and alcohol screen.

Plant Operators in Brisbane employer: Randstad NV

Randstad is an exceptional employer, recognised as a Great Place to Work and a Forbes World's Best Employer, fostering a culture of collective growth and success. Located in Canberra, our team thrives in a supportive environment that prioritises employee development, offering clear career advancement pathways, competitive compensation, and unique benefits such as extra leave for service and wellness programs. Join us to be part of a close-knit, goal-oriented team that values ambition and inclusivity while making a meaningful impact in the recruitment industry.

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Contact Details:

Randstad NV Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Plant Operators in Brisbane

Heavy Equipment Operation
RII Machine Tickets
Earthmoving Experience
Site Plan Reading
Safety Compliance
Reliability
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