Plant Operator

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Western Australia Arc Infrastructure Full time

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Posted: 08/08/2025

Closing Date: 26/08/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Midland

Job Category: Logistics, Supply & Transport

Arc Infrastructure manages and develops transport infrastructure assets that support growth and create jobs in WA. Rail is at the heart of our business, and the 5,500km rail network is the backbone of freight transport in Western Australia from the diverse Midwest across to the fascinating Goldfields and Yilgarn regions through to the stunning South West and Great Southern. We're committed to working with industry, our customers, partners and communities to find new opportunities that will support and strengthen our rail network for the benefit of WA.

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Mobile Plant Operator to join our Signalling Projects Team on a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting to the Civil Leading Hand, you will be responsible for operating a variety of mobile plant machines in and around our rail network for the safe installation of Signalling Civil equipment.

The Role

In this role you will be part of a team responsible for carrying out the civil installation of wayside signalling equipment and mainline pit and pipe across our metro and regional network. The role is offered on a Monday-to-Monday roster, 8 days on, 6 days off, based out of our Midland Depot.

Key Responsibilities For The Role Include

Ability to operate a range of Excavators, Backhoes and skid steers.
Ability to drive tool trucks, tip trucks and truck-trailer combos.
Adhere to safety regulations, conducting pre-start inspections and maintaining a safe working environment.
Material loading, unloading and transporting materials using machinery, often in conjunction with manual labour.
Effectively communicating with supervisors, other team members, about work progress, issues, or safety concerns.

About You

To be successful in this role, you must have:

Demonstrated commitment to Arc HSE management system.
Experience and certification in the operation and operational maintenance of the above plant (Excavator, Backhoe and Skidsteer).
HR licence with the ability to acquire a HC licence, endorsed by Arc Infrastructure.
Flexibility to work away from home on a regular basis.
Pass a pre-employment medical, Drug & Alcohol Test and Police Clearance.
Basic computer skills.
First Aid and CPR certificate.

Working at Arc Infrastructure

Benefits

Working with us means working in a team environment where each person and team is valued for the diverse skills, ideas and experiences they bring. We promote a work environment that is characterised by personal accountability, mutual trust and respect and a genuine interest in employees. We understand our employees are the key to our success and as a team, our focus is to ensure they feel safe, valued and fulfilled in the work that they do. We provide a range of employee benefits including:

flexible working arrangements
professional development opportunities
competitive remuneration based on skills and experience
purchased additional annual leave
health and wellbeing initiatives including
- $299 annual subsidy
- flu shots
- skin cancer checks
paid parental leave
staff discounts and rewards program
novated leasing

To learn more about Arc Infrastructure visit www.arcinfra.com/Careers

How To Apply

If this looks like the role for you, please click the 'Apply Now' button to complete the online application. General queries can be directed to recruitment@arcinfra.com. Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications.

Arc Infrastructure is committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

Applications close on 26 August 2025

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