Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)

Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) Location: Karratha, Western Australia Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $80,000–$90,000 per annum About the Opportunity Our client, NORWEST, is a growing Civil Construction & Logistics Company based in the Karratha and Wickham area of Western Australia. They are currently seeking an experienced Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, motivated and safety-focused operator with experience in civil construction, earthworks and the operation of various types of earthmoving plant. The successful applicant will work across a range of civil construction and earthmoving activities using equipment including excavators, loaders, graders and skid steers. About the Role As an Earthmoving Plant Operator (General), you will be responsible for safely and efficiently preparing, operating and maintaining earthmoving plant and equipment across civil construction and earthworks projects. Key Responsibilities Prepare, position and safely set up earthmoving plant and equipment for operation Operate a range of earthmoving plant, including excavators, loaders, graders and skid steers Select, fit and remove appropriate attachments such as buckets, loading scoops, shovel blades, rock-breaking hammers and other attachments as required Operate plant controls to excavate, break, level, compact, gouge out, move, load and spread earth, rock, rubble, soil and other materials Carry out general excavation, earthmoving, loading, spreading, grading and levelling activities Perform final trim and detailed earthworks where required Raise, lower and manipulate plant attachments using manual and hydraulic controls Work from drawings, site markers, plans and verbal instructions to achieve required earthworks and finished levels Monitor plant operation and adjust controls to regulate pressure, speed and flow while maintaining safe and efficient operation Monitor surrounding work areas and ensure the safety of other workers, vehicles and equipment Conduct pre-start inspections and identify and report equipment faults, defects or maintenance requirements Service, lubricate, clean and refuel plant and equipment as required Perform minor adjustments and basic repairs within the scope of the role Maintain plant, equipment and work areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition Complete operational paperwork, pre-start records and other required documentation accurately Follow workplace health and safety procedures, environmental requirements and site-specific rules Liaise professionally with supervisors, team members and customers when required Assist with general civil construction and earthworks activities as required Work effectively both independently and as part of a team Perform overtime and work additional hours when required to meet operational requirements Skills and Experience To be successful in this role, you will have: Relevant earthmoving plant operator tickets, licences and/or nationally recognised competencies Demonstrated experience operating earthmoving and mobile plant in civil construction or earthworks Proven experience operating excavators, loaders, graders and skid steers Experience with different plant attachments and hydraulic controls Experience undertaking excavation, loading, levelling, grading, spreading and earthmoving activities Final trim experience is highly desirable Ability to read and work from drawings, markers, plans and verbal instructions Strong understanding of safe plant operation and workplace health and safety requirements Ability to conduct pre-start inspections and identify equipment faults Basic knowledge of plant servicing, lubrication, cleaning, refuelling and minor adjustments Current HR Driver's Licence is preferred Strong organisational and time-management skills Ability to complete operational paperwork and documentation accurately Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Reliable, positive and professional attitude Willingness to operate different types of earthmoving equipment as required Flexibility and availability to perform overtime when required Essential Requirements Relevant plant operation tickets, licences and/or nationally recognised competencies Demonstrated experience operating earthmoving plant Ability to safely operate and work around heavy mobile plant and equipment Ability to meet workplace and site safety requirements Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical Ability to successfully complete a drug and alcohol screen Two contactable employment referees