Job Description

Mobile Plant Operator Residential Opportunity | Karratha | 8 Days On, 6 Days Off

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Keep Critical Infrastructure Moving Are you an experienced Mobile Plant Operator looking for a rewarding role where your skills make a real impact?

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We are seeking motivated and safety-focused operators to join our team supporting the maintenance of vital access roads along a major rail corridor in the Pilbara. Based in Karratha, this residential position offers an excellent opportunity to work with a variety of heavy machinery while contributing to the safe and efficient movement of people, equipment, and resources across critical infrastructure.

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If you take pride in operating machinery safely, working as part of a reliable team, and delivering high-quality outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

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What's on Offer?

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- Residential role based in Karratha
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- Family-friendly 8 days on, 6 days off roster
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- Dayshift only
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- Competitive remuneration
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- Stable, long-term opportunity
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- Work on critical infrastructure projects
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- Supportive team culture focused on safety and collaboration
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About the Role

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As a Mobile Plant Operator, you will play a key role in maintaining access roads throughout the rail corridor, ensuring road conditions remain safe and operational for daily use.

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Working across multiple sites, you'll be responsible for operating a range of heavy equipment while maintaining high safety, quality, and environmental standards.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Operate and maintain heavy plant equipment safely and efficiently.
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- Maintain and rehabilitate access roads along the rail corridor.
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- Float and relocate equipment between project sites as required.
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- Conduct pre-start inspections and basic equipment checks.
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- Identify and report maintenance requirements.
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- Work collaboratively with supervisors and team members to deliver project outcomes.
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- Adhere to all safety procedures, site standards, and operational requirements.
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Essential Skills & Experience

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We're Looking For Candidates With:





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- Proven experience operating heavy machinery in construction, civil, mining, or infrastructure environments.
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- Experience operating:n n
- CAT Graders
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- Rollers
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- Watercarts
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- Loaders
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- Heavy Combination Trucks
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- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
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- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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- Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities.
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- Minimum HR license or HC Driver's Licence is highly desirable.
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Desirable Qualifications & Experience

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- Previous experience maintaining access roads and haul roads.
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- Additional plant operating tickets, licences, or certifications.
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- Knowledge of preventative maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
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- Experience working in remote infrastructure, rail, mining, or civil environments.
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To Be Successful, You Will Have

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- Minimum 2 years' experience operating heavy machinery.
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- Current driver's licence and relevant operating competencies.
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- A strong work ethic and positive attitude.
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- A commitment to safe work practices.
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- The ability to work a residential roster in Karratha.
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- Flexibility to travel between sites and relocate equipment when required.
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Why Join Us?

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This is more than just an operating role. It's an prospect to be part of a team responsible for maintaining the infrastructure that keeps operations moving every day. You'll work with modern equipment, experienced professionals, and a team that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

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*Please note: to be successful you must be residing in the Karratha area permanently - this is not a FIFO role. You must also hold Full Permanent Australian Working Rights to be considered.

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At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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