Job Description

We are currently looking for Mobile Plant Operators to join our projects team!

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09th September, 2026

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We are currently seeking experienced Mobile Plant Operators to join a short-term project at West Angelas, working within the MEM Workshop precinct on a range of civil and earthworks activities. This is a great prospect for operators with strong civil experience who are confident jumping across multiple pieces of mobile plant and working to a high standard on a Rio Tinto site. About the Role You will be involved in a range of earthworks and civil activities, including:

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- Excavating and digging trenches
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- Clearing and pushing
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- Construction and remediation of windrows
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- Load and haul operations
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- Detailed earthworks and trimming
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- Grading and levelling
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- Backfilling and compacting
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- General MEM Workshop civil works
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- Remediation of existing tracks and windrows
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09th September, 2026

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We are currently seeking experienced Mobile Plant Operators to join a short-term project at West Angelas, working within the MEM Workshop precinct on a range of civil and earthworks activities. This is a great opportunity for operators with strong civil experience who are confident jumping across multiple pieces of mobile plant and working to a high standard on a Rio Tinto site. About the Role You will be involved in a range of earthworks and civil activities, including:

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- Excavating and digging trenches
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- Clearing and pushing
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- Construction and remediation of windrows
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- Load and haul operations
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- Detailed earthworks and trimming
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- Grading and levelling
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- Backfilling and compacting
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- General MEM Workshop civil works
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- Remediation of existing tracks and windrows
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The project scope includes works across Padsand existing MEM precinct infrastructure. The scope includes construction of new windrows, drainage, trenching, grading and levelling.

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Plant & Equipment Operators are required to operate a range of equipment, including:

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- 140M GPS Grader – Topcon or Leica
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- Hitachi ZQ370-5 Loader
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- 36T Excavator with tilt bucket
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- Padfoot Rollers
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- Smooth Drum Rollers
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- Watercarts
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- Tippers
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Project Details

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Site: West Angelas – MEM Workshop

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Pay Rates: Up to $67 per hour

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Commencement: Project starting mid October

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Duration: 2 months at this stage

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Roster: 2/1

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Paid Hours: 11.5 hours per day

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Pay Run: Weekly

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What We're Looking For

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- Previous experience operating mobile plant in civil, mining or earthworks environments
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- Relevant RIIMPO machine tickets
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- Ability to confidently operate multiple types of plant
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- Strong understanding of earthworks, levels, trimming and windrow construction
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- Commitment to safe work practices and site procedures
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- Rio Tinto experience/inductions highly regarded
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- Ability to work effectively within a team and independently
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Due to flights and mobilisation from Perth, we are only able to consider applicants from Perth or close surrounds.

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