Construction Officer / Plant Operator - Utilities
- Ballina, NSW
- Temporary
- Full-time
This hands-on role is focused on the construction, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater infrastructure. You will work closely with skilled team members, supervisors, and external stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain plant and machinery used in water/wastewater construction.
- Perform physical labouring tasks (e.g., pipe laying, pump station repairs, infrastructure maintenance).
- Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external clients.
- Maintain accurate records including timesheets, work orders, and WHS documentation.
- Ensure safe work practices and compliance with environmental and quality standards.
Essential Criteria:
- Proven experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Competency operating plant machinery (e.g., backhoe, tipper truck, front-end loader).
- Basic mechanical knowledge and strong physical fitness for labouring tasks.
- Digital literacy with devices and software (e.g., tablets, MS Office, SCADA).
- Skilled in the use of pipe lasers and dumpy levels.
- Excellent communication skills and a strong safety mindset.
- Current Class C driver licence (manual) and White Card.
- Immunisation against Hepatitis A & B (or willingness to participate).
- Understanding of WHS, environmental, and risk management principles.
- Certificate III in Water Operations or Civil Construction (Pipe Laying).
- HR licence and additional tickets (e.g., Confined Spaces, Traffic Control, Chainsaw Level 1).
- Familiarity with engineering plans and GPS location equipment.
- Knowledge of relevant SafeWork NSW Codes and excavation legislation.
- Be part of a supportive, community-focused team.
- Work in a diverse role with opportunities for professional development.
- Enjoy job security and a structured pay progression framework.
- Contribute to vital public infrastructure projects that make a real difference.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Contact Neva on (02) 6691 9100 or email: neva.niland@chandlermacleod.com for a confidential discussion or a copy of the position description.Share this jobInterested in this job?Save JobCreate as alertSimilar JobsSCHEMA MARKUP ( This text will only show on the editor. )We're an Award-Winning Recruitment Agency2025 Winner Excellence in Safety CultureRCSA Awards2025 Social Enterprise CertificationSocial Traders2024 Platinum Sustainability RatingEcovadis2024 Client Service of the Year FinalistAPSCo Awards2024 Compliance Team of the Year FinalistAPSCo Awards2024 RPO of the Year FinalistAPSCo AwardsPart of RGF Staffing ANZ, Chandler Macleod, We Get People.sRecruitment ServicesIndustriesChandler Macleod acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country. We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to elders past and present, whose land we stand upon today.© Chandler Macleod 2025 All rights reservedSite Configuration::: Edit Site Configuration Preview Upload Dialog Preview Loading Dialog Preview Alert Dialog Preview Toast Message