Mobile Plant Operator (86-518)

Yurra Pty Ltd; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Exposure to high-profile civil andrail

Site inductions and career development

Supportive, inclusive team environment

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted health benefit programs

Job summary

Yurra Pty Ltd in Western Australia is seeking full-time Mobile Plant Operators to join civil project teams on the Rio Tinto Pilbara rail network. You will operate a range of mobile plant equipment while maintaining a strong safety-first mindset.

Roles include residential Karratha-based rosters (5-on/2-off, 4-on/3-off across a 9-day fortnight) and FIFO from Perth (14 days on, 7 days off or 8 days on, 6 days off). Applicants must have relevant licences and tickets.

Qualifications

• HR/HC Australian driver’s licence.
• Nationally recognised plant tickets for one or more machines listed.
• Construction White Card.
• Ability to pass a Category 3 Rail Medical.
• Solid knowledge of tools, equipment, and safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail and task ownership.
• Enthusiastic and reliable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant machinery on civil and rail projects.
• Maintain a strong safety-first mindset on site.
• Support project outcomes with high-quality workmanship.

Skills

Mobile plant operation

Rail environment experience

Safety practices

Attention to detail

Tools

Excavator ticket

Skid Steer ticket

Watercart ticket

Tipper ticket

Job description

Description

About us:

Yurra is majority owned by all Yindjibarndi people via Yindjibarndi Wealth Pty Ltd, a wholly owned investment entity established for the Yindjibarndi people post the signing of the Land Use Agreement with Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) in July 2013. We are a Pilbara Aboriginal Business headquartered in Karratha that is proudly committed to driving long-term, economically sustainable businesses to achieve our goal of delivering positive economic, cultural and community benefits to the people and communities whose lands we operate. Yurra is part of the Yindjibarndi’s community’s strategy for sustainability and self-determination, being the entity that is responsible for providing services in the mining, oil and gas and infrastructure market sectors. We have over 400 employees and several operating divisions including Facilities Management, Rail Maintenance, Civil Projects, Civil Maintenance, Commercial and Domestic Building Construction and Maintenance, Industrial Services and Landscape Construction.

Summary:

We are seeking full-time Mobile Plant Operators to join our civil project teams on the Rio Tinto Pilbara rail network. You’ll operate various mobile plant machinery to support high-quality project outcomes while maintaining a strong safety-first mindset.

We’re hiring for both:

Residential Karratha-based roles (5-on/2-off, 4-on/3-off roster across a 9-day fortnight.)

FIFO roles from Perth (roster: 14 days on, 7 days off or 8 days on, 6 days off ro)

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of experience operating mobile plant equipment in civil and/or rail environments

Preferred:

1. RTIO Inducted (including M1 Rail Supervised Worker Card)
2. Excavator, Skid Steer, Watercart, Tipper or Dogman tickets and experience

Must Have:

• HR-class or HC-class Australian driver’s licence
• Nationally recognised plant tickets for one or more machines listed above
• Construction White Card
• Ability to pass a Category 3 Rail Medical
• Solid knowledge of tools, equipment, and safety practices
• Strong attention to detail and task ownership
• Enthusiastic and reliable attitude

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rates
• Exposure to high-profile civil and rail projects
• Site inductions and career development opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive team environment
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted health benefit programs

For more information about who we are and what we do please visit our website:

www.yurra.com.au

Please note: Applicants must hold full time legal working rights in Australia to be eligible for this position.