About the role

We are seeking a proactive Senior Civil Plant Operator to assist in the construction and maintenance of roads, footpaths, shared use paths, kerbing, minor concrete installations and verges within the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Salary

Salary starting from $77,573.38

Duties

- Ensure all WHS obligations are met as per the City’s policies and procedures and complete Take 5’s risk assessment, SWMS and plant and pre-starts.
- Meet work schedule/attendance expectations for the position and always maintain a professional image.
- Complete assigned work tasks in a thorough, accurate and timely manner that achieves expected outcomes to all required standards.
- Advise immediate supervisor by text message and/or telephone call of all absences and expected duration before scheduled start of shift.
- Ensure maintenance of vehicles, plant, machinery and equipment in a clean, presentable and serviceable manner.
- Complete all tasks documentation fully and accurately and daily.
- Completes timesheets or leave applications daily.

Qualifications

- Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position in civil construction and maintenance, including roads and drainage.
- Minimum of 5 years experience operating at least two of the mobile plant listed (grader, excavator and bobcat) but not limited; specialised plant is an advantage.
- Experience working with levels, laser levels and a good understanding of construction site plans; final trim operators will be an advantage.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Previous experience in operation of maintenance and construction plant and equipment.
- Competent and currently qualified (ticketed) to operate maintenance and construction plant and equipment (skid steer, excavators, loaders, roller, graders, forklift etc).




- Holder of a traffic management qualification or be willing to obtain.
- Current satisfactory national police clearance.
- Current WA “HC” class driver’s licence (manual) or be willing to obtain; minimum “HR” class driver’s licence essential.
- Construction card (white card).
- These jobs are residential positions only, not FIFO, DIDO or sponsored positions.
- Candidates must have a right to work in Australia.

Values

- Accountability – We take ownership of our actions and outcomes, delivering on our commitments.
- Collaboration – We work together with respect and shared purpose to achieve common goals.
- Teamwork – We support one another, celebrate collective success and grow stronger together.
- Respect – We treat others with dignity, value diverse perspectives and build inclusive relationships.
- Integrity – We act with honesty, fairness and ethical responsibility in all we do.
- Transparency – We communicate openly, share information freely and foster trust.
- Excellence – We pursue high standards, continuous improvement and impactful results.

Perks

- Salary sacrificing
- Flexible working arrangements (conditions apply)
- A host of health and well‑being initiatives, including the Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous superannuation contributions with the City matching up to 3% voluntary additional contributions
- Training and development opportunities
- Free parking
- Subsidised gym/leisure centre membership (at the nearby Goldfields Oasis)
- $300 annual reimbursement for attendance at, or use of, City owned facilities
- Rebated childcare offered
- We are an equal employment opportunity employer, meaning all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to the opportunities available.

Closing date

28/08/2026 5:00 PM W. Australia Standard Time

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📌 Senior Civil Plant operator (Kalgoorlie - Boulder)
🏢 City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
📍 Kalgoorlie - Boulder