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Plant Operator – 1.5 – 15T Excavator, Bobcat & Skid-steer

Perth, Western Australia 6000, Australia • Full-time

Description

Are you an experienced Plant Operator ready to take your skills to the next level? Saltire Infrastructure is seeking motivated operators to join our expanding civil infrastructure team. Career progression is highly valued, and if you are skilled, reliable, and thrive working with initiative, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

As an Infrastructure Plant Operator, you will operate 1.5T – 15T excavators, bobcats, skid-steers, and other plant equipment on live civil infrastructure sites. You will work safely around services and utilities, assist with civil and water infrastructure works, and support project teams in delivering high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate excavators (1.5T – 15T), bobcats, skid-steers, and other plant safely and efficiently.
  • Assist with trenching, excavation, and site preparation for civil infrastructure works.
  • Work safely around live services and utility assets.
  • Perform routine maintenance and checks on machinery and equipment.
  • Follow project plans and directions from supervisors and site engineers.
  • Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
  • Support site teams to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to quality standards.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Plant Operation Tickets
  • Proven experience operating 1.5T – 15T excavators and bobcat skid steers.
  • Experience working safely around live underground services.
  • Construction White Card and a valid driver’s licence.
  • Knowledge of civil and water infrastructure construction is highly regarded.
  • Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality.

Company Overview

Saltire Infrastructure is a rapidly expanding Western Australian civil engineering services provider to the water industry. Since establishing in 2020, the company has achieved significant year on year growth and turnover, focusing on market leading technologies and highly experienced and agile teams who focus on the company’s values of innovation, delivery, and excellence.

Saltire is a forward-thinking company committed to excellence in our industry. Our dedicated professionals are committed to advancing engineering and making a tangible impact.

Why Join Saltire?

We live by our values:

  • Innovate – Stay ahead with solution-focused thinking and industry best practice.
  • Deliver – Execute high-value projects safely, efficiently, and to client satisfaction.
  • Excel – Collaborate, lead, and foster a high-performance team culture.

Operate, Excavate, Deliver!  … Don’t delay…apply today!!

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior