Mobile Plant Operator

Recruitment Innovations; Hay; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Crightons Rural Engineering in Hay, NSW, is seeking a Mobile Plant Operator to support our operations at the Hay South site. You will operate excavators, dump trucks and other earthmoving equipment, loading materials and assisting with stockpiling.

This role requires a valid driver’s licence and certification to operate front-end loaders and excavators, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work with the site team to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's licence.
• Certification to operate front-end loaders and excavators is essential.
• Experience operating earthmoving equipment (e.g., compactors, bulldozers) preferred.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety at all times.

Responsibilities

• Operate onsite plant and equipment (excavators, dump trucks, backhoes and similar earth-moving machines).
• Load and stockpile materials as directed.
• Direct traffic within the transfer station and assist customers with information.
• Maintain buildings, grounds, roadways and landscaping in clean, orderly condition.
• Complete records and paperwork accurately as required.
• Collaborate with site team to meet production targets.

Skills

Current driver's licence

Licensed to operate plant equipment

Earthmoving experience

Safety-conscious

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Crightons Rural Engineering is seeking a skilled Mobile Plant Operator to support our operations located in Hay South NSW. Duties and responsibilities

• Operate onsite plant and equipment as required (Excavators, Dump trucks, Backhoes and other various Earth Moving Equipment's)
• Loading and stockpiling of materials
• Direct traffic within the transfer station and provide general information to customers as required
• Maintain all buildings, grounds, roadways, and landscaping in a clean and tidy condition always.
• Complete all records and paperwork accurately, as directed and required
• Working collaboratively with the site team to meet production targets

Skills and responsibilities

• Current driver's licence
• Licensed to operator plant equipment (essential Front-End Loader and Excavator)
• Experience operating earthmoving equipment, such as, but not limited to compactors, bulldozers,
• A strong commitment to safety

Salary range is $65,000 - $85,000 PA commensurate with experience Fulltime position available Applications open on 29th October 2026 and closes on 29th November 2026