Mobile Plant Operator

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

Civmec are currently seeking experienced Mobile Plant Operators with Final Trim experience to support our upcoming Port Debottlenecking Project. Civmec has been awarded the major civil works package for PDP2 at BHP’s Nelson Point, including delivery of a new Car Dumper 6 (CD6) and associated civil/structural works - vault, tunnel, positioner slabs, substation, dust scrubber, and conveyor interfaces.

The Role

• Conduct pre-start checks on plant and equipment, hand tools, tooling and equipment prior carrying out the task


• Preparing and positioning plant for operation


• Complete a challenge on the piece of plant that you hold the ticket


• Excavate or trim to Level using a Laser Level from a bench mark/RL


• Ability to work with spotter as a team to ensure that all excavations are in line with Drawings


• Carry out excavator and front end loader operations to a high standard


• Operating controls to excavate, break, drill, level, compact, gouge out, move, load and spread earth, rock, rubble, soil and other materials

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• 2+ years operating a variation of mobile plant equipment on a civil construction mine site


• Nationally accredited tickets in relevant mobile plant machinery


• Experience operating a Front End Loader


• Experience operating an Excavator - final trim desirable


• Nationally recognised Construction Safety Awareness card (White Card)

Civmec + You

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume’ culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that’s why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff discount scheme gives you discounts on a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle choices. 

How to Apply

Please click the “apply” link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.

Alternatively, for a confidential chat call our Recruitment Team on (08) 6595 5888.

Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

We respectfully request no agency submissions.

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