Operator Level 4 Asphalt Production

First Nations Jobs; Perth; Remote; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer is seeking Asphalt Plant Operators for its Gosnells and Hope Valley sites to support a strong pipeline of work across the Perth metropolitan area. The role reports to the Production Foreman and focuses on safe, efficient production of quality asphalt.

You will operate the plant control system, feed materials, manage mix temperatures, load trucks at the weighbridge, conduct pre-start checks, and coordinate with labs and maintenance to keep production on target.

Qualifications

• Experience operating an asphalt plant or comparable process plant.
• Front-end loader ticket or loader experience.
• Strong mechanical understanding and ability to identify plant issues.
• High accuracy in record-keeping and weighbridge documentation.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• WA driver’s licence and Construction White Card.
• Availability for early starts and night/weekend work per production program.

Responsibilities

• Operate the plant through the control system, managing feeds, binder delivery and temperatures to specification.
• Operate front-end loader to feed cold bins and manage stockpiles.
• Load and ticket trucks at the weighbridge.
• Perform pre-start checks, routine maintenance and housekeeping; report defects promptly.
• Collaborate with laboratory and maintenance teams to keep production on target.

Skills

Asphalt plant operation

Loader operation

Mechanical understanding

Record-keeping

Safety awareness

Driver's licence

White Card

Tools

Plant control system

Front-end Loader

Job description

Downer's Gosnells and Hope Valley asphalt plants supply asphalt to Main Roads WA, local government, and commercial projects across the Perth metropolitan area. With a strong pipeline of work ahead, we are seeking Asphalt Plant Operators to join our plant teams and contribute to the safe, efficient production of quality asphalt. Positions are available at both sites.

The Role

Reporting to the Production Foreman, you will be responsible for:

• Operating the plant through the plant control system, including managing feeds, binder delivery, and mix temperatures to specification
• Operating the front-end loader to feed cold bins and manage stockpiles
• Loading and ticketing trucks at the weighbridge
• Carrying out pre-start checks, routine maintenance and housekeeping, and reporting defects promptly
• Working with the laboratory and maintenance teams to keep production on target and the plant running reliably

About You

• Experience operating an asphalt plant, or a comparable process plant such as a quarry or concrete batching plant. Experience on continuous drum or batch plants is highly regarded.
• Front-end loader ticket or demonstrated loader experience
• Sound mechanical understanding and the ability to identify and respond to plant issues
• A high level of accuracy in record-keeping and weighbridge documentation
• A strong commitment to safety and quality
• Current WA driver's licence and Construction White Card
• Availability for early starts, as well as night and weekend work as required by the production program. Our Enterprise Agreement provides overtime opportunities and penalty rates for unsociable hours.

Experienced asphalt plant operators are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates with strong loader or process plant experience will also be considered.

What We Offer

• A permanent full-time position with long-term security, backed by a strong pipeline of work
• Remuneration under the applicable Enterprise Agreement, commensurate with experience, plus allowances and overtime
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to Downer's employee benefits and wellbeing programs