All Round Mobile Plant Operator - Residential

Saltbush Contracting; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saltbush Contracting is seeking experienced Mobile Plant Operators for full-time permanent and casual roles. The positions run a 10 days on/4 days off roster with 11-hour day shifts, mainly for the Goldfields region including Kalgoorlie/Kambalda.

Applicants must have Loader 924-980 experience and relevant licences as listed. Key duties include safety-focused operations, inspections, and task planning, with a strong emphasis on quality workmanship and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience operating loaders 924-980.
• Mill Feed experience advantageous.
• Experience operating excavator/rock breakers.
• Experience in mobile plant (grader, dozer, roller, service vehicles).
• Current unencumbered WA HR Class Driver's License.
• HC/MC license desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure with initiative.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Recent National Police Clearance (less than 6 months) required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily activities meet safety standards per company and client policies.
• Complete required safety duties including inspections, task planning, JHAs, and 5S.
• Operate equipment per daily directions and targets, seeking safe, efficient outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, professional work environment and lead by example.
• Demonstrate experience in contracting and strong customer focus.

Skills

Loader operation

Communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Tools

WA HR Class Driver's License

HC/MC License

Job description

About Saltbush Contracting

Saltbush Contracting is a privately owned contracting firm providing a diverse range of mining and civil services, haulage capabilities and plant and equipment hire to major industries and mining operations throughout the Goldfields of Western Australia. We offer a safe work environment, job security and competitive wages.

About The Position

We are currently seeking experienced Mobile Plant Operators. These are full time permanent and Casual positions working 10 days on 4 days off roster doing 11-hour shifts (DAY SHIFT ONLY).

The position is offered for Goldfield's region residents Kalgoorlie/Kambalda only.

Duties Include

• Ensuring that all daily activities are carried out to the highest standard of safety in line with Company and Client policies, procedures and regulations.
• Completing required safety duties such as job inspections, task planning, JHAs, take 5s and others as required.
• Operate equipment in line with daily directions and targets whilst continually striving for innovative outcomes.
• Maintain a positive work environment and lead by example ensuring all machinery is maintained and operated safely with a positive and professional attitude.
• Experience in a contracting environment and proven customer focus.

Essential Criteria

• Experience operating Loaders 924-980
• Mill Feed Experience Highly Advantageous
• Experience operating Excavator/Rock breakers
• Any other experience in various Mobile Plant (Grader, Dozer, Roller and Service Vehicles)
• Current unencumbered WA HR Class Driver's License, as a minimum.
• Current HC / MC License is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and a great attitude, with the ability to interact at all levels.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure with a strong sense of urgency and initiative
• Ability to understand, interpret and follow instructions.

All candidates must supply a recent National Police Clearance (less than 6-months old) and have the ability to pass pre-employment medicals and drug/alcohol screening.

Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates.