Plant Operators - FIFO

Core Talent
Perth WACasual

Listed 29 Sep 2026

Core Talent is seeking experienced Mobile Plant Operators for a long-term FIFO civil construction projects in Western Australia.

This is a technical civil construction role requiring operators with strong experience in detailed excavation, trenching and digging to grade. This is not a bulk earthworks or production mining position.

The Role

You will operate a combination of:

  • Excavators
  • Skid Steers
  • Integrated Tool Carriers / IT Loaders
  • Graders
  • Dozers
  • Rollers
  • HR Trucks

Work will include:

  • Detailed excavation to specified levels, grades and dimensions
  • Service trenching and drainage
  • Footings, foundations and structural excavation
  • Earthworks and final trimming
  • Grading, levelling and formation
  • Bedding, backfilling and reinstatement
  • Material handling and precision placement
  • Working around services, structures and trades

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for genuine civil construction operators, not simply candidates who hold the relevant tickets.

You will need demonstrated experience with:

  • Digging to grade and level
  • Detailed civil excavation
  • Service trenching
  • Excavation around services and structures
  • Working to set-out, levels or construction drawings
  • Working safely around trades and other site personnel

Mandatory Requirements

  • Current WA HR Licence - Mandatory
  • White Card
  • Minimum 3 years' civil or mine-site construction experience in WA
  • Excavator Tickets
  • Skid Steer Ticket
  • Wheeled Front End Loader / IT Loader Ticket
  • Grader Ticket
  • Dozer Ticket
  • NPC within the last 6 months

Multi-skilled operators with multiple tickets are strongly preferred.

If you have a strong background in detailed civil earthworks, trenching and precision excavation, apply now with your resume and current tickets/VOCs.

Please note: plant tickets alone will not be sufficient. Candidates must be able to demonstrate relevant hands-on civil construction experience.

Consultant

aisling.boland@coretalent.com.au

Reference number: BH-28023-1
Profession:CivilPlant & Machinery

Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 30th Sep, 2026