Mobile Plant Operators

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Date: 1 Aug 2025

Location: Perth

Company: Civmec

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 is excited to announce that we have been awarded the Concrete and Field Erect Tanks Package for the Iluka Rare Earth Refinery. This is a civil scope of works that kicked started in May 2025 with project completion scheduled for early 2026. The scope includes excavating, formworks, reinforcement, final trim and back fill.

This project is based in Eneabba (about 274km north of Perth, W.A) and offers a 2:1 roster to all personnel, offering better work-life balance to our employees. Transportation to and from site is provided from Perth Airport.

This is a great opportunity for experienced Mobile Plant Operators to join our team! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to be part of a major project and make an impact!

The Role

Undertake detailed Excavation
Trim Batters and Benches
Condition Material for Backfill
Trim to laser Level
Conduct excavation and trimming with GPS
Trim for levels and tight tolerances
Excavate and backfill service trenches
Embankment construction
Material collection, loading, unloading and deliveries
Perform other general duties as required

About You

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

Relevant licences to operate multiple mobile plant including: Bobcat/skid steer, Telehandler, Water truck, Loader, Telehandler, Final Trim Excavator
HR Licence preferred
2 + years’ experience operating mobile plant machinery and ability to pass VOC’s
Nationally recognised Construction Safety Awareness Card
Previous construction experience
Ability to complete and pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen.

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, please email recruitment@civmec.com.au for a confidential chat or 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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