Perth metro/Regional · Permanent full-time

Competitive Hourly Rates.

We are seeking a motivated and safety-focused Plant Operator to join our growing team. This is a permanent full-time opportunity offering competitive hourly rates, job security, and the chance to work on a range of exciting projects.

About Pilewest

Pilewest is a business unit of Roam Pty Ltd, a family-owned Western Australian company with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects. Specialising in piled foundations and civil construction, Pilewest provides in-house construction capability that allows greater control over project delivery, quality, and workmanship.

The role

As a Plant Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy machinery and equipment across civil, construction, and infrastructure projects.

You'll work as part of a small crew supporting a Construction Supervisor across:

- Piling works — sheet piles, soldier piles, bored piers
- Civil works, excavation
- Concreting and formwork
- Dogman duties and rigging support (if ticketed)
- Plant operation — including excavators, HR vehicles, crane trucks (if ticketed)
- Site setup, materials handling, daily site records

Key Responsibilities

- Operate plant and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Conduct daily pre-start inspections and maintenance checks.
- Follow site procedures, safety standards, and work instructions.
- Support project teams to achieve production and operational targets.
- Identify and report equipment issues or hazards.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

What we're looking for

Essentials

- Construction Induction (White Card)
- Strong work ethic and safety focus




- Comfortable working outdoors in WA conditions
- Willingness to undertake regional work as required, which can involve periods of working away from home

- Australian work rights
- Nationally recognised excavator operation ticket
- Experience operating 14t - 36t excavators with a minimum 3+ years of proven industry experience to handle precise site operation tasks
- Experience selecting, fitting and operating various hydraulic attachments
- HR licence, Dogman, Forklift.

Desirable

- C6 Crane Licence
- Telehandler Ticket
- Piling experience using excavator mounted attachments.

- Side grip vibratory hammers for driven pile installation
- Auger drive motors for screw pile and drilling operations
- Impact hammer and rock breakers

- First Aid certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Welding/hot works experience
- Mechanical aptitude

We hire on attitude as much as tickets. If you're a hard worker willing to learn, we want to hear from you.

What we offer

- Permanent full-time work — Perth Metro, Regional Roles
- Transparent progression and upskilling opportunities for the right people
- Stable family-owned WA business with a strong forward pipeline of work.

Pay Base hourly rates scaled to experience and tickets, plus super.

Typical 50 hour weeks.

Standard requirements

Pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol testing apply.

To apply

Hit Apply on Seek with your resume and a short cover note telling us about your experience and what tickets you hold.

We phone-screen shortlisted candidates within 24 hours of application and aim to interview within 72 hours. Don't sit on this — we're moving quickly.

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