Skid Steer / Bobcat Operator - Hr Licence Required

Skillforce Recruitment Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing work opportunities across WA

Variety of civil/infrastructure work

Work with an established WA-owned WA</

Support from recruitment team

Job summary

Skillforce Recruitment is seeking experienced Skid Steer / Bobcat Operators with a current HR Licence to join our established WA earthmoving and civil contract client.

You'll work across Perth metropolitan civil sites, operating skid steers and HR tipper trucks, performing earthworks, site clean-ups and backfilling, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality workmanship.

Weekly pay and ongoing opportunities in a family-owned WA business provide a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• HR licence is essential and must be current.
• Proven skid steer/bobcat operating experience.
• Construction White Card holder.
• Minimum 2 years in a similar operating role.
• Experience operating HR tipper trucks is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steers/bobcats safely and efficiently.
• Drive HR tipper trucks and transport materials.
• Undertake site clean-ups, earthworks and backfill work.
• Load/unload materials such as sand and soil.
• Assist with site reinstatement and groundwork.
• Perform daily pre-start checks and coordinate with civil crews.

Skills

HR Licence

Skid Steer Operating

Bobcat Experience

White Card

2+ years experience

Job description

• Work with an established, family-owned WA earthmoving contractor


• Diverse daily duties with plenty of variety between job sites


• Supportive team environment with long-term opportunities

Skillforce Recruitment is a proudly WA-owned labour hire company supplying quality personnel to the construction, civil and resources industries.

We are currently seeking experienced Skid Steer / Bobcat Operators with a current HR Licence to join one of our established earthmoving and civil contracting clients.

Our client specialises in earthworks, site preparation and civil maintenance support, including ongoing works associated with Water Corporation infrastructure throughout the Perth metropolitan area.

This is an excellent opportunity for operators who are confident on the machinery, capable of working independently and comfortable operating both skid steers and heavy rigid trucks.

About the Role

Working across various civil and infrastructure sites throughout Perth, your responsibilities will include:

• Operating skid steers / bobcats safely and efficiently


• Driving HR tipper trucks to transport materials and remove spoil


• Undertaking site clean-ups, excavation and general earthworks


• Loading and unloading materials, including sand, soil and construction debris


• Assisting with backfilling, ground preparation and site reinstatement works


• Working around existing infrastructure and active civil worksites


• Conducting daily pre-start checks and maintaining equipment


• Working alongside civil crews to ensure jobs are completed safely and efficiently

What We're Looking For

To be considered, applicants will ideally possess:

• Current HR Driver's Licence - Essential


• Skid Steer / Bobcat Operating Experience - Essential


• Construction White Card


• Skid Steer ticket or relevant competency verification


• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar operating role


• Previous experience operating HR tipper trucks


• Sound understanding of civil construction and earthworks practices


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Strong commitment to safety, reliability and quality workmanship

Previous experience working on Water Corporation projects, civil maintenance, utilities or infrastructure reinstatement will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay


• Ongoing work opportunities across Perth Metro


• Variety of operating work across civil and infrastructure projects


• Opportunity to work with an established WA-owned earthmoving contractor


• Support from an experienced recruitment team