Civil Plant Operators

11 hours ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia CMA Contracting Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Ready to work with the best people on some of the best industrial projects in Australia? CMA Contracting is seeking experienced Multi Skilled Plant Operators, in this role you will utilize advanced civil constriction machinery to deliver key projects across the Hunter Valley.

You will be a local or willing to relocate permanently - as these positions are strictly Drive in Drive Out (DIDO). FIFO candidates may be considered on exception and with a high level of demonstrated experience.

The role demands a strong safety record and demonstrated experience working alongside other mobile plant, as well as labouring duties.

Key Responsibilities

  • Compliance with HSEQ management systems and performance standards
  • Safe operation of mobile plant - excavators, water carts, dump trucks, dozers, skid steers, forklifts and/or other plant as required (and if license allows)
  • Repetitive handling and/or moving of heavy and awkward materials
  • Working knowledge of mobile plant loading requirements; load charts; critical picks; trucks; and other types of transport (HR, HC)
  • Conduct routine machine maintenance, including fuelling, daily greasing and lubrication, daily safety and spot checks, reporting service requirements and/or mechanical concerns/issues, and maintaining mobile plant in clean and good working order
  • Liaise professionally with clients, site supervisors, and site team members to ensure smooth project and task execution
  • Maintain daily logs of plant and equipment usage, maintenance
  • Daily pre-start maintenance of plant or equipment
  • Identify, report and correct hazards
  • Labouring duties will involve cleaning and preparing sites; loading and delivering materials; manual lifting; and using a variety of tools such as blowtorches, large plant, levels, lifts, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers, and water spraying equipment

Essential Requirements:

  • Current operating tickets/licences
  • Minimum 2 years of experience on large scale industrial demolition projects
  • All applicants must provide a current CV, references, and any relevant (and current) certifications or accreditations.
  • You must be prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical as well as drug and alcohol screening
  • Valid Driver's Licence (C class or above).

Working With Us

CMA offer industry leading work conditions and allowances, including industry leading rates; overtime penalty rates; accommodation and meal allowances (where relevant); crib allowances; and income protection insurance. We embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, irrespective of gender, age, language, disability, ethnicity, cultural background, socio-economic and marital status, sexual orientation or religious belief.

We also appreciate and respect the diversity of First Nations Australians and the distinctive culture, languages and beliefs of different communities across Australia. We recognise and value Aboriginal cultural knowledge as a significant contributor to our operational capacity and we acknowledge the skills and experience which First Nations Australians can bring to our organisation.

Competitive employment conditions and remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.


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