Operator Loader

ESM093 – Operator Loader

Experienced Loader Operators: Be Home Every Night in Mackay

Are you an accomplished loader operator with a strong background in civil construction? Mackay Regional Council invites you to bring your expertise to our Civil Operations team, where your skills will directly impact the maintenance and development of roads, drainage, and vital infrastructure across the Mackay region.

About This Opportunity

As an Operator Loader, you will:

• Operate a range of civil construction equipment: loaders, trucks, backhoes, rollers, and skid steers.
• Lead hands-on work in road and drainage maintenance, earthworks, concrete, pipelaying, bitumen, and vegetation management.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Licences & Competencies: Valid tickets for loader, backhoe, roller, and skid steer operation.
• Safety First: Current General Construction Safety “White” Card.
• Heavy Vehicle Experience: QLD Heavy Rigid Truck ‘HR’ Class Licence (or willingness to obtain within 6 months).
• Traffic Management: Traffic Controllers Ticket (or willingness to obtain).
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated experience operating plant and driving trucks in diverse road conditions.
• Civil Construction Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience in civil infrastructure projects.

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

• Consistent Schedule: Enjoy the security of returning home every night—no long stints away from family.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible arrangements and a supportive team culture.
• Job Stability: Join a progressive local government committed to long-term infrastructure investment.

In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:

• Base annual salary of $ 67,054.26 + applicable allowances
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible work arrangements with a 9 day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments.

How To Apply

Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (the eRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist).

After submitting, you will receive an automated confirmation email. Should you not receive this, please ensure you have submitted your application and your email address on your account is correct.

Applications Close

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Having troubles submitting your application?

Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.