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

09th September, 2026

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 excellent 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:

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

09th September, 2026

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:

- Excavating and digging trenches
- Clearing and pushing
- Construction and remediation of windrows
- Load and haul operations




- Detailed earthworks and trimming
- Grading and levelling
- Backfilling and compacting
- General MEM Workshop civil works
- Remediation of existing tracks and windrows

The project scope includes works across Padsand existing MEM precinct infrastructure. The scope includes construction of new windrows, drainage, trenching, grading and levelling.

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

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

Project Details

Site: West Angelas – MEM Workshop

Pay Rates: Up to $67 per hour

Commencement: Project starting mid October

Duration: 2 months at this stage

Roster: 2/1

Paid Hours: 11.5 hours per day

Pay Run : Weekly

What We're Looking For

- Previous experience operating mobile plant in civil, mining or earthworks environments
- Relevant RIIMPO machine tickets
- Ability to confidently operate multiple types of plant
- Strong understanding of earthworks, levels, trimming and windrow construction
- Commitment to safe work practices and site procedures
- Rio Tinto experience/inductions highly regarded
- Ability to work effectively within a team and independently

Due to flights and mobilisation from Perth, we are only able to consider applicants from Perth or close surrounds.

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