Job Description
Plant Operator - Regional Civil Projects
Plant Operator – Regional Civil Projects
Regional NSW | Living Away From Home | Accommodation Provided
Pro Civil Works is seeking experienced Plant Operators to join our team on regional civil infrastructure projects across NSW.
This role will suit operators who are comfortable working away from home for extended periods and operating as part of a travelling civil crew.
You must be prepared to work a living-away-from-home roster, with accommodation provided while working on regional projects.
We are looking for reliable, capable operators who take pride in their equipment, understand civil construction, work safely, and can contribute to a productive crew without needing constant supervision.
The Role
Depending on your experience, you may operate equipment including:
Excavators from approximately 5T through to 30T
Skid steers / compact track loaders
Loaders
Rollers
Tippers and other civil plant
Excavators fitted with augers and attachments
Typical works may include:
Bulk earthworks
Detailed excavation
Trenching
Pit and pipe installation
Foundation and footing excavations
Road and access track construction
Site preparation and trimming
Backfilling and compaction
General civil works associated with electrical and infrastructure projects
About You
We are looking for operators who have:
Demonstrated experience operating plant on civil construction projects
Strong excavator operating experience
Experience in bulk earthworks and detailed excavation
Experience working around services and underground infrastructure
A good understanding of safe excavation practices
Ability to complete daily plant inspections and look after equipment
Ability to work effectively within a crew
Solid reliability and attendance
A practical, safety-focused attitude
Willingness to assist with general site duties when required
Experience working on substations,



utilities, renewable energy, transmission, distribution or other major infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.
Essential Requirements
Current Australian driver's licence
Relevant plant tickets / VOCs
Construction White Card
Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
Ability and willingness to work away from home on a roster
Flexibility to travel to regional NSW projects
Living Away From Home
This is an important part of the position.
Our regional crews work on projects away from Sydney and other metropolitan areas.
Applicants must be genuinely comfortable with:
Travelling to regional project locations
Working a living-away-from-home roster
Staying away for the duration of each roster swing
Working extended project hours where required
Returning home during rostered breaks
Accommodation is provided while working away from home.
This role will not suit someone looking exclusively for local Monday-to-Friday work.
What We Offer
Long-term employment opportunities
Competitive hourly rates based on experience
Overtime and project hours
Living-away-from-home arrangements
Accommodation provided
Modern and well-maintained plant
Opportunity to work across major civil, utility and energy infrastructure projects
A growing business with opportunities for capable people to progress
About Pro Civil Works
Pro Civil Works is a civil infrastructure contractor delivering works across the utility, electrical infrastructure, renewable energy and general civil sectors.
Our work includes bulk earthworks, excavation, foundations, trenching, pit and pipe, access roads and associated civil construction.
As our regional project workload continues to grow, we are looking for experienced operators who want to become part of a reliable, high-performing civil crew.
If you are an experienced Plant Operator, are comfortable working away from home and want consistent regional project work, we want to hear from you.

📌 Plant Operator - Regional Civil Projects (New South Wales)
🏢 Pro Civil Works
📍 New South Wales