MOBILE PLANT OPERATORS - DAMPIER
- Operate heavy mobile plant and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintain and rehabilitate access roads and haul roads.
- Work across multiple project sites and ensure compliance with safety standards.
31st August, 2026
We are seeking motivated, safety-focused Mobile Plant Operators to join our team supporting the maintenance of vital access roads along a major rail corridor in the Pilbara.
Based in Karratha/Dampier, this residential opportunity offers the chance to work across critical infrastructure projects while operating a range of heavy mobile plant. You’ll play an important role in keeping access roads safe, reliable and operational for the movement of people, equipment and resources.
What's on Offer?
- $53–$56 per hour, depending on skills and experience
- Residential position based in Karratha/Dampier
- 8 days on, 6 days off roster
- Dayshift only
- Work on critical rail infrastructure
- Opportunity to operate a variety of heavy mobile plant
- Supportive team environment focused on safety, quality and teamwork
- Long-term opportunity for the right candidates
About the Role
As a Mobile Plant Operator, you will be responsible for maintaining and rehabilitating access roads throughout the rail corridor, ensuring they remain safe and suitable for daily operations.
You will work across multiple sites and operate a range of heavy machinery, while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance.
You will ideally have experience operating:
- CAT Graders
- Rollers
- Watercarts
- Loaders
- Heavy Combination (HC) Trucks
Key Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently operate heavy mobile plant and equipment
- Maintain and rehabilitate access roads and haul roads
- Operate machinery across multiple project sites
- Float and relocate equipment between sites as required
- Complete daily pre-start inspections and basic equipment checks
- Identify and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements
- Work closely with supervisors and other team members to achieve project outcomes
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and equipment care
- Follow all site safety procedures, environmental requirements and operational standards
About You
We're looking for experienced operators with a strong background in civil, construction, mining or infrastructure environments.
- Minimum 2 years' experience operating heavy machinery
- Current driver's licence and relevant plant operating competencies
- HR or HC licence highly desirable
- Previous experience maintaining access roads or haul roads is advantageous
- Experience in civil, mining, rail or remote infrastructure environments
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities
- A strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Ability to work a residential 8:6 roster in Karratha/Dampier
- Flexibility to travel between sites and relocate equipment when required
Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity to join a team working on important Pilbara infrastructure, with a family-friendly roster, dayshift-only work.
You'll be part of a team that values safety, reliability, teamwork and quality workmanship, while having the opportunity to operate a variety of heavy equipment across an interesting and varied project.
Apply Now If you are an experienced Mobile Plant Operator looking for a residential Karratha opportunity with an 8:6 roster, we want to hear from you.
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