Senior Asphalt Plant Operator – Permanent, Overtime

Downer; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Employee benefits and wellbeing

Permanent full-time position with long

Job summary

Downer is seeking experienced Asphalt Plant Operators for its Gosnells and Hope Valley plants around Perth, WA. You will join a skilled team delivering high-quality asphalt for Main Roads WA, local government, and commercial projects.

Reporting to the Production Foreman, you will operate the plant, feed materials, manage stockpiles, maintain records, and contribute to safe, reliable production with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating an asphalt plant or similar process plant.
• Front-end loader ticket or loader experience.
• Strong mechanical understanding and ability to troubleshoot plant issues.
• Accurate record-keeping and weighbridge documentation.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• WA driver's licence and Construction White Card.
• Willing to work early, night and weekend shifts with overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant via control system, manage feeds, binder delivery, and mix temps to spec.
• Operate front-end loader to feed cold bins and manage stockpiles.
• Load and ticket trucks at weighbridge.
• Perform pre-start checks, routine maintenance, housekeeping, and report defects promptly.
• Collaborate with lab and maintenance to keep production on target and plant reliable.

Skills

Asphalt plant operation

Front-end loader ticket

Mechanical aptitude

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Job description

Downer is seeking experienced Asphalt Plant Operators for its Gosnells and Hope Valley plants around Perth, WA. You will join a skilled team delivering high-quality asphalt for Main Roads WA, local government, and commercial projects.

Reporting to the Production Foreman, you will operate the plant, feed materials, manage stockpiles, maintain records, and contribute to safe, reliable production with overtime opportunities.