Senior Civil Plant operator

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Senior Civil Plant Operator to assist in the construction and maintenance of roads, footpaths, shared use paths, kerbing, minor concrete installations and verges within the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Salary

Salary starting from $77,573.38

Duties

• Ensure all WHS obligations are met as per the City's policies and procedures and complete Take 5's risk assessment, SWMS and plant and pre-starts.
• Meet work schedule/attendance expectations for the position and always maintain a professional image.
• Complete assigned work tasks in a thorough, accurate and timely manner that achieves expected outcomes to all required standards.
• Advise immediate supervisor by text message and/or telephone call of all absences and expected duration before scheduled start of shift.
• Ensure maintenance of vehicles, plant, machinery and equipment in a clean, presentable and serviceable manner.
• Complete all tasks documentation fully and accurately and daily.
• Completes timesheets or leave applications daily.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position in civil construction and maintenance, including roads and drainage.
• Minimum of 5 years experience operating at least two of the mobile plant listed (grader, excavator and bobcat) but not limited; specialised plant is an advantage.
• Experience working with levels, laser levels and a good understanding of construction site plans; final trim operators will be an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Previous experience in operation of maintenance and construction plant and equipment.
• Competent and currently qualified (ticketed) to operate maintenance and construction plant and equipment (skid steer, excavators, loaders, roller, graders, forklift etc).
• Holder of a traffic management qualification or be willing to obtain.
• Current satisfactory national police clearance.
• Current WA "HC" class driver's licence (manual) or be willing to obtain; minimum "HR" class driver's licence essential.
• Construction card (white card).
• These jobs are residential positions only, not FIFO, DIDO or sponsored positions.
• Candidates must have a right to work in Australia.

Values

• Accountability – We take ownership of our actions and outcomes, delivering on our commitments.
• Collaboration – We work together with respect and shared purpose to achieve common goals.
• Teamwork – We support one another, celebrate collective success and grow stronger together.
• Respect – We treat others with dignity, value diverse perspectives and build inclusive relationships.
• Integrity – We act with honesty, fairness and ethical responsibility in all we do.
• Transparency – We communicate openly, share information freely and foster trust.
• Excellence – We pursue high standards, continuous improvement and impactful results.

Benefits

• Salary sacrificing
• Flexible working arrangements (conditions apply)
• A host of health and well‐being initiatives, including the Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous superannuation contributions with the City matching up to 3% voluntary additional contributions
• Training and development opportunities
• Free parking
• Subsidised gym/leisure centre membership (at the nearby Goldfields Oasis)
• $300 annual reimbursement for attendance at, or use of, City owned facilities
• Rebated childcare offered
• We are an equal employment opportunity employer, meaning all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to the opportunities available.

Closing date

28/08/2026 5:00 PM W. Australia Standard Time