Civil Plant Operator - Growth, Training & Impact

Flinders Port Holdings Pty Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer hours

Cultural Leave

Health subsidy

Professional development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Flinders Port Holdings is seeking a Civil Plant Operator to join the Civil and Construction team in Australia. You’ll contribute to civil maintenance and capital projects across Flinders Ports sites, operating excavators, loaders, skid steers and more, while maintaining safety and quality on site.

Applicants should have civil trade qualifications or related experience, White Card, and valid licences (HR/HC preferred). The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Civil Construction trade qualifications or significant civil experience.
• White Card and valid Driver’s Licence.
• Essential licences: excavator, front end loader, HR or HC licence, skid steer.
• Experience with civil maintenance activities and civil land development.
• Punctual, reliable, proactive problem solver with strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of WHS practices, JSEAs, hazard identification, and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the existing civil team in the coordination and delivery of civil maintenance and project works on site.
• Operating of in-house civil equipment including excavators, front end loader, skid steer, tipper truck, water truck, dozer and backhoe.
• Delivery of civil maintenance and project work including pavement construction and repairs, earthworks, land preparation and general maintenance tasks.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections and basic maintenance of civil plant and equipment.
• Promote safety by identifying hazards, managing contractors, and fostering a positive safety culture; and
• Assist with manual labour and ground support tasks when not operating equipment.

Skills

Civil construction experience

Punctual and reliable

Team player

Education

Civil construction trade qualifications

White Card

Driver's Licence (HR/HC preferred)

Tools

Excavator

Front end loader

Skid steer

Backhoe/ Bulldozer experience

Experience with pavement construction & earthworks

Job description

Flinders Port Holdings is seeking a Civil Plant Operator to join the Civil and Construction team in Australia. You’ll contribute to civil maintenance and capital projects across Flinders Ports sites, operating excavators, loaders, skid steers and more, while maintaining safety and quality on site.

Applicants should have civil trade qualifications or related experience, White Card, and valid licences (HR/HC preferred). The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a proactive safety mindset.