About us

We are a Fleet of 10 trucks family-owned business providing heavy haulage, transport, earthworks and hardstand construction services across Perth and regional WA.

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take responsibility for the daily coordination and performance of our transport and civil operations. Reporting directly to the Director, you will manage people, equipment, scheduling and client requirements while keeping jobs safe, efficient and profitable.

About the role

This is a management role requiring proven experience and a solid understanding of both transport and civil works.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Plan, schedule and allocate jobs, drivers, operators, trucks, trailers and plant.

- Manage daily transport and civil operations, responding promptly to changing priorities.

- Coordinate heavy haulage, machinery movements, material deliveries and civil project requirements.

- Supervise and roster drivers, operators, subcontractors and operational staff, setting clear expectations and managing performance.

- Prepare and review quotes, allowing for labour, fuel, machinery, materials, subcontractors and overheads.

- Monitor job costs, margins and equipment utilisation to support profitable operations.

- Liaise with clients, suppliers and site supervisors to confirm scope, access, timing and resources.

- Coordinate fleet availability.

- Keep driver and operator licences, tickets,



competencies and medical records current.

- Maintain safe work practices and compliance with applicable WA transport, fatigue management, load restraint, Chain of Responsibility and WHS requirements.

- Implement company procedures and maintain accurate operational records.

- Keep the Director informed of job progress, operational issues and business performance.

What we’re looking for

- Proven operations management experience across both transport/heavy haulage and civil/earthworks.

- Practical knowledge of truck and trailer combinations, load suitability and heavy machinery movements.

- Understanding of civil works, including site preparation, earthworks, hardstands, material supply and compaction.

- Experience coordinating drivers, plant operators, subcontractors and multiple jobs at once.

- Strong quoting, job costing and commercial skills.

- A confident, respectful leadership style and the ability to hold people accountable.

- Clear communication, sound judgement and the ability to solve problems under pressure.

- Strong computer skills and confidence using scheduling, quoting and reporting systems.

- A current driver’s licence.

How to apply

Apply through SEEK with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in transport logistics and civil operations, including the fleets, machinery, teams and projects you have managed.

📌 Operations Manager – Transport, Logistics & Civil (Lexia)
🏢 MARKY MARCS LOGISTICS WA
📍 Lexia