Maintenance & Plant Operator

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 3 salary from $38.31 per hour plus superannuation

Location: Werribee RDF - 470 Wests Rd, Werribee VIC 3030

 

About the role

As a Maintenance & Plant Operator at our Refuse Disposal Facility (RDF) you will join a large, skilled team in the operation of specialist plant and equipment including dozers, compactors, excavators, front end loaders, articulated dump trucks, hook trucks and material handlers as required to undertake efficient and safe operations.

Ideally, you will come with a range of experience and tickets, but we understand you might not have them all. We value your willingness to learn and grow with us – reach out for a chat if you want to confirm your current qualifications align.

You will also help to maintain the plant and equipment that you use including conducting pre-start checks, greasing and regular maintenance and washing/cleaning as well as documenting and reporting equipment defects or damage to minimise downtime.

As the RDF is a public access site, you will direct customers and vehicles on site to ensure efficient and safe access and undertake housekeeping activities around site and facilities to ensure a well-maintained presentable site.
 

All of your actions will be in accordance with safety requirements including Job Safety Assessment and Safe Work Method Statements.

 

What we offer

• Full-Time Employment: Enjoy constant work through all seasons
• A Great Work Environment: Join a supportive and friendly team
• State-of-the-Art Equipment: Work with the latest dozers, excavators, compactors & ADT 
• Training, Development and Career Growth:  We are happy to develop your skills, putting you through the necessary courses for further tickets and providing development opportunities
• A Strong Commitment to Safety: We ensure everyone models safe work behaviours and assists in the continuous improvement of a positive safety culture

What you will bring

• Heavy Truck (Victorian) Licence (Highly desirable)
• Level 2 First Aid (Desirable)
• White Card (Required)
• Competence and appropriate licenses and tickets to operate one or more items of plant and equipment including compactor, dozer, excavator, material handler, articulated dump truck or hook truck

 

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

 

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

 

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

 

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

 

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

 

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

 

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 27 July 2025.

 

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Sam Ellery, Area Leader Landfill Operations on 0447 514 689.

 

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

 

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

 

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

 

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.