Heavy Equipment Operator – CAT Dozer & Mining

PLS Group; Shire Of East Pilbara; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentive bonus

Employee share scheme

Facilities at Pilgangoora (gym, courts

Health and wellbeing allowance

Novated leasing

Paid community leave

Monthly recognition awards

KidsCo School Holiday Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PLS is seeking an Ancillary Operator to join the mining production team at the Pilgangoora Operation in the Pilbara region. The role involves operating CAT D10 Track Dozers and other heavy equipment in a hard rock mining environment, with an 8:6, 7:7 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO within the Pilbara.

You will work safely and collaboratively to meet production targets, supervise operators, and support maintenance of pit floors and equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CAT D10/D11 Track Dozers in hard rock mining.
• Experience operating wheel loaders (CAT 980/988/992/993), graders (CAT 16/18/24M) and various trucks (CAT 785/789/793).
• Willingness to learn mining excavators and upskill as needed.
• Flexible, safety‑driven approach to work and a positive team mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy surface mining equipment, primarily CAT D10 Track Dozers, in hard rock mining.
• Maintain pit floors and tip heads efficiently and safely.
• Perform pre‑start safety checks on mobile mining equipment.
• Report hazards and support a safe work environment.
• Collaborate with the team with a can‑do attitude and follow best practices.
• Support others and operate additional machinery as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CAT D10/D11 experience

Team collaboration

Safety focus

Shift work

Education

WA C-class manual licence

HR licence preferred

Job description

PLS is seeking an Ancillary Operator to join the mining production team at the Pilgangoora Operation in the Pilbara region. The role involves operating CAT D10 Track Dozers and other heavy equipment in a hard rock mining environment, with an 8:6, 7:7 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO within the Pilbara.

You will work safely and collaboratively to meet production targets, supervise operators, and support maintenance of pit floors and equipment.