Job Info

Location: Karratha, WA

Salary: $80,001 - $100,000

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

MW Migration Solutions Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) Occupation: Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) Location: Karratha, Western Australia Salary: $80,000–$90,000 per annum Employment Type: Full-time About the Opportunity ACE Electrical Australia is seeking an experienced Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) to join their team in Karratha, Western Australia . The successful applicant will operate a range of earthmoving plant and equipment in support of electrical, communications, underground utility and infrastructure projects across the North West.

This is an excellent prospect for a reliable, safety-focused and experienced operator looking to join an established company with a strong presence in the region. About the Company ACE Electrical Australia is an established electrical contracting company based in Karratha, Western Australia, providing electrical, communications and utility infrastructure services across the North West. The company specialises in HV/LV electrical works, cable installation and jointing, testing, fault finding and underground utility construction.

About the Role As an Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) , you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating and maintaining earthmoving plant and equipment across utility infrastructure and construction projects. Key Responsibilities Operate excavators, loaders, skid steers and other earthmoving equipment Carry out excavation, trenching, loading, spreading and levelling activities Support underground electrical,



communications and utility infrastructure works Excavate trenches and prepare work areas for cable and utility installation Select, fit and remove appropriate plant attachments Operate plant in accordance with site plans, drawings, markers and instructions Conduct pre-start inspections and report equipment faults or defects Carry out basic plant servicing, cleaning, lubrication and refuelling Perform minor adjustments and basic repairs where required Maintain plant, equipment and work areas in a safe and orderly condition Follow workplace health and safety, environmental and site-specific requirements

Work closely with electricians, tradespeople, supervisors and other construction personnel Assist with general civil construction and utility infrastructure activities as required Complete operational records and documentation Work independently and as part of a team Perform overtime and additional hours when required Skills and Experience Relevant earthmoving plant operator tickets, licences and/or nationally recognised competencies Demonstrated experience operating earthmoving and mobile plant Experience in civil construction, excavation or utility infrastructure Proven experience operating excavators, loaders, skid steers or similar equipment Experience with different plant attachments and hydraulic controls Experience undertaking excavation, trenching, loading,



levelling and earthmoving activities Ability to work from drawings, plans, site markers and verbal instructions Strong understanding of safe plant operation and workplace health and safety requirements Ability to conduct pre-start inspections and identify equipment faults Basic knowledge of plant servicing, lubrication, cleaning and refuelling Current HR Driver's Licence is desirable Positive communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Reliable, professional and safety-focused attitude Flexibility to work overtime and across different project requirements Essential Requirements Relevant plant operation tickets, licences and/or nationally recognised competencies Demonstrated experience operating earthmoving plant Ability to safely operate around heavy mobile plant and equipment Ability to meet workplace and site safety requirements Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical Ability to successfully complete a drug and alcohol screen

Two contactable employment referees What Our Client Offers Full-time employment $80,000–$90,000 per annum Stable employment with an established Karratha-based company Supportive and professional team environment Opportunity to work on electrical, communications and utility infrastructure projects Variety of earthmoving and construction activities Competitive remuneration package Immediate start for the successful applicant

Work Type: Full time Salary: $80000-90000 Job Publish: 20-08-2026 Job Expire: 19-09-2026 Apply on: Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) Job here! This job is brought to you by workinitiatives.com.au.

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