Civil Plant Operators

DIDO Role | 50+ Hour Weeks | Long-Term Project | Major Renewable Energy Project

Live in Adelaide? You can work on a major wind farm project without having to FIFO or relocate.
Fetch Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Civil Plant Operators to join a major wind farm project based in Palmer, South Australia.

Located just 30 minutes from Mount Barker, around 30 minutes from Murray Bridge and approximately 1 hour from Salisbury, this is an excellent Drive-In, Drive-Out (DIDO) opportunity for operators living across Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills and Murraylands. With 50+ hour weeks, consistent overtime and long-term project work, this is a great opportunity to secure ongoing work on a major renewable energy development while still being home at the end of your shift.

Why This Project?

• DIDO – no FIFO or accommodation away from home
• Approximately 30 minutes from Mount Barker
• Approximately 30 minutes from Murray Bridge
• Approximately 1 hour from Salisbury
• 50+ hour weeks with regular overtime
• Long-term project with ongoing work
• Major renewable energy / wind farm development
• Competitive hourly rates, penalties and allowances
• Opportunity to work on large-scale civil earthworks and infrastructure
• Potential pathways into Leading Hand and senior operator roles

About the Project
This major wind farm development involves significant civil construction and earthworks, including:

• Bulk earthworks and site preparation
• Construction and upgrade of internal access roads
• Formation and compaction
• Drainage and civil infrastructure
• Large-scale excavation and material movement
• General site development works

We are looking for experienced:

• Excavator Operators – 5T to 50T+
• Moxy / Articulated Dump Truck Operators
• Dozer Operators
• Grader Operators
• Water Cart Operators
• Roller Operators
• Final Trim Operators

GPS experience is highly regarded, particularly Topcon, Trimble or UTS.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience operating heavy plant within civil construction, infrastructure, earthworks or mining
• Experience on large-scale earthworks projects highly regarded
• Relevant plant tickets and VOCs where applicable
• White Card
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport
• Strong safety focus
• Ability to work effectively as part of a large civil construction crew
• GPS experience highly regarded

Don’t FIFO. Work Local. Work Long-Term.

If you're an experienced operator based in Adelaide, the Hills, Murraylands or surrounding areas, this is an opportunity to secure 50+ hours a week on a major wind farm project without having to leave home for weeks at a time.

Click Apply Now or email your resume directly to laura.millar@fetchrecruit.com.au