A leading earthworks and mining services firm in Australia is hiring heavy machine operators for projects across Western Australia and the Northern Territory. The role covers excavator, dozer, and loader work on civil sites, quarries, and mine pads. The position is full-time on a fly-in fly-out roster with paid travel days. Starting pay sits between AUD 45 and AUD 60 per hour, which matches the current market rate for experienced operators in Australia.
The company runs a young plant fleet with daily safety checks and good camp standards. The team welcomes ticketed operators and seasoned workers with strong site safety habits. Strong operators move into trainer or supervisor roles within two years.
Company Overview
The hiring company handles bulk earthworks, road forming, and site prep for major mines and civil clients. The business runs sites across remote regions with self-contained camps. Each site has a supervisor and a safety lead. The work culture rewards clean operating, smooth machine use, and steady output through long swings.
Responsibilities
- Operate excavators, dozers, or wheel loaders to the site plan.
- Cut, fill, and grade ground to the surveyor’s marks.
- Load haul trucks with even, safe loads.
- Carry out pre-start checks and report defects right away.
- Refuel and grease the machine on schedule.
- Work in line with traffic management plans on busy sites.
- Help with small repairs and tyre changes when asked.
- Follow site safety rules and stop work if conditions change.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Valid tickets such as LR, RIIMPO318F, RIIMPO321F, or equal.
- Three years or more of mining or civil operator work.
- Clean driving record and current medical fitness.
- Australian working rights or skilled visa.
- Comfort with FIFO rosters and remote site living.
- Steady hand control and clear two-way radio use.
- Strong focus on safe machine isolation.
Benefits and Perks
- High hourly rate with paid travel days.
- FIFO flights, camp room, and three meals a day.
- Superannuation paid every quarter on top of base pay.
- Free PPE, hi-vis, and steel cap boots.
- Paid leave between swings under Australian law.
- Long-term contracts with major mining and civil clients.
- Sponsored skilled visa support for the right person.
- Clear path to trainer and supervisor roles.
How to Apply
Send your updated CV and copies of your tickets through the official job listing. State your preferred machines, current location, and earliest start date. The recruiting team replies to short-listed operators within seven days to arrange a medical and pre-mob check.