Civil Plant Operators

Stralis Energy Pty Ltd; Armidale; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Stralis Energy Pty Ltd is seeking experienced Civil Plant Operators for the New England Solar Farm near Armidale, NSW. You’ll operate excavators and other civil plant to support trenching, backfilling and general site activities, working with a safety-first approach.

Local candidates or roster travellers are encouraged, with an immediate start on a casual basis. Applicants should hold a White Card, HR/Licence where applicable, and operator licences for Excavator and Telehandler.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience operating excavators and other civil plant and machinery, including trenching and civil construction works.
• Ability to work safely around heavy machinery.
• Must be an experienced, competent and safety-conscious plant operator.
• Experience working on utility network projects, including Essential Energy or Energex, is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively on large-scale construction projects while adhering to strict safety standards and procedures.
• Show good attention to detail and have the ability to work in a team environment with a can-do attitude.
• Be fit and able to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol test.
• Able to pass daily breath testing and random drug testing on site.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and civil plant to support construction works.
• Carry out trenching, backfilling and material handling on site.
• Perform general site activities with safety as a priority.

Skills

Final Trim & Non-GPS experience

Safety-conscious

Team player

Pre-employment medical

Education

White Card

Tools

Excavator licence

Telehandler licence

HR Licence

Job description

Stralis Energy is an electrical engineering company that specialises in large-scale solar projects as well as underground and overhead HV distribution.

About the Role

We're seeking experienced Civil Plant Operators to join our team on the New England Solar Farm, located near Armidale, NSW, with opportunities to work on subsequent projects across Australia.

The role will involve operating excavators and other plant and machinery to support civil and electrical construction works, including trenching, backfilling, material handling and general site activities.

We welcome applications from experienced Final Trim & Non-GPS operators. Local candidates, and candidates travelling to the project on a roster basis.

This is a casual position with an immediate start.

• Monday to Saturday or 20 & 8 roster.
• Above award hourly rates and applicable penalty rates.

Skills and Experience

• Experienced Final Trim & Non-GPS operators only
• Drivers Licence is essential.
• HR Licence is desirable.
• White Card is essential.
• Machine operating licences such as Excavator and Telehandler are essential.

• Demonstrated experience operating excavators and other civil plant and machinery, including trenching and civil construction works.
• Ability to work safely around heavy machinery.
• Must be an experienced, competent and safety-conscious plant operator.
• Experience working on utility network projects, including Essential Energy or Energex, is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively on large-scale construction projects while adhering to strict safety standards and procedures.
• Show good attention to detail and have the ability to work in a team environment with a can-do attitude.
• Be fit and able to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol test.
• Able to pass daily breath testing and random drug testing on site.