Roster: Monday to Friday, 6am to 4pm
Employment Type: Casual

About the role:

We are currently seeking experienced Mobile Plant Operators (Hot Seater) in the Southwest, for work in the Collie region. These roles are on call paid work for people looking to re-enter the workforce, have sporadic hours or pick up extra work.
This Project has commenced and will run through to May 2027 – You will be working on constructing tailings dams as part of a large team on site.

The ideal candidates will have experience operating various mobile plant including Tractors, Excavators (36 & 49T), Articulated Dump Trucks, Watercarts, Compactors and Dozers. This is a unique opportunity to learn new and transferable skills in the civil operating space.

Skills & experience:

- Must be willing to commit for the duration of the season (NOW to May 2027)
- Current Drivers Licence
- Valid White Card
- Be available and on call for sporadic hours
- Proven experience operating a Tractor and any experience using attachments that are towed are highly desirable
- Experience on Articulated Dump Trucks, Excavators, Watercarts, Dozers, Compactors, and Rollers.
- Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical and Drug & Alcohol screening and VOC on site
- Robust work ethic with a reliable and punctual attitude
- Ability to complete tasks in a timely and safe manner
- Live local to Bunbury & South West Region





Benefits:

- Opportunity for new skills in the civil construction space
- Local position to the South West Region
- Paid weekly – Hot Seaters are paid whether you’re onsite or not and must be on call for sporadic shifts.
- Transport provided to site from Picton & Australind
- Join a leading infrastructure company and build your career, while gaining experience with a well-respected industry employer

About the company
Category 5 Labour Management is a leading provider of Rail, Marine, Industrial Services and Trades personnel throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Our client is a leading, ASX-listed infrastructure services provider with a proud history dating back to one of Australia’s most iconic engineering projects in 1961.

How to apply
For a confidential discussion, please click “Apply now” or give Keely a call on 08 6555 7779 for more information, or email your updated resume to [email protected].

Thank you for your interest in the role. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

- Work-life balance with a Monday to Friday roster
- Local work – be home every night
- Weekly pay

Location
WA Other

Classification
Other

Work Type
Casual

Posted
Wednesday 28 October, 2026

📌 Hot Seat Operators (Western Australia)
🏢 Category5
📍 Western Australia