Excavator & Plant Operators (Drainage)

2 days ago

Perth, Western Australia RecruitWest Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Excavator and Plant Operators - Drainage

About the Opportunity

Our client, a respected family-owned business with a strong reputation in civil works, is seeking skilled Leading Hand Drainers, Drainers and Excavator Operators to join their team on a major infrastructure project in Port Hedland, WA.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to critical drainage works while working with a company that values safety, quality, and the local community.

Project Details

  • Scope: Pit and Pipe Installation – Car Dumper Drainage
  • Location: Port Hedland, WA
  • Duration: Approx 3 months
  • Roster: FIFO 2 weeks on / 1 week off (2&1), 11-hour shifts
  • Accommodation provided
  • Start Date: Targeting October 10, 2025

Roles & Pay Rates

  • Excavator Operators (3 roles): $62.14 – $69.05 per hour
  • General Plant Operators (4 roles): $ $61.14 per hour
  • Drainage Labourer (3 roles) $ $55.24 per hour

Key Responsibilities

  • Install stormwater drainage systems, pits and piping
  • Interpret and work from plans and drawings
  • Supervise and assist with trench excavation and pipe installation

What We're Looking For - Experience & Skills

  • Proven experience in drainage, sewer and stormwater installation
  • Strong understanding of pipe bedding, laying and alignment (pipe laying qualification highly regarded)
  • Skilled in heavy machinery operations, including:
  • Excavators (trenching and placement)
  • Loaders, Tippers, Skid Steers, Rollers
  • Competent with laser levels for accurate grade and level installation
  • Experience installing precast concrete units (manholes, pits, etc)

Tickets & Licenses

  • Excavator Operator - Excavator/ Loader/ HR/ Crane (CN)
  • General Plant Operator - Loader/ HR/ Watercart/ Rollert
  • Drainage Labourer - Dogman

Mobilisation & Onboarding

  • BHP Inductions required (company can assist if not held)
  • Full medical to be arranged and booked by the company
  • Mobilisation timeframe: typically 2–4 weeks, but may be as quick as 1 week

To register your interest, APPLY today

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