General Duties & Plant Operator
Lower Eyre Council
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General Duties & Plant Operator – X Two Positions - December 2025
These roles generally works a four-day, 38 hour week roster out of the Cummins Depot of Council, with the main duties being:
• Road maintenance - sealed roads;
• Surface repairs,
• Kerbs,
• Stormwater infrastructure (grates, entry pits, headwalls and outfalls)
• Directional and other sign infrastructure/assets
• Road maintenance - unsealed roads:
• Stormwater infrastructure (pipes, headwalls and outfalls)
• Guideposts, directional signs and other sign infrastructure/assets
• Footpath and road verge maintenance (weed control, mowing, tree trimming);
• Parks, gardens, cemeteries, public toilets and playgrounds;
• Jetties, boat ramps and other coastal infrastructure;
• Minor construction projects (e.g. footpaths, playground equipment); and
The successful applicants will be self-motivated team players and demonstrate an enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Salary and conditions of employment will be at Grade 2 or 3 (depending upon experience) in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, currently between $70,602 and $75,048 per annum.
Applications must include a cover letter and resume containing at least two referees and can be forwarded to:
Email: applications@lec.sa.gov.au
PO Box 41, Cummins, SA 5631.
The Job Description can be viewed on Council's website: https://www.lowereyrepeninsula.sa.gov.au/council/employment/general-duties-and-plant-operator
Applications close at 5.00pm, Wednesday 10 December 2025.
Further enquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Director Corporate Services & Community, Sacheen Hopewell on 8676 0400.