Skilled Excavator Operator - FIFO

RGIT Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

PCH Civil is seeking an experienced Skilled Excavator Operator to join the team on civil construction projects across Western Australia. You will operate an excavator and be able to jump on a loader when required, contributing to safe, efficient earthworks with GPS-enabled precision.

You’ll work with an experienced crew, bring confidence on machines, and perform pre-starts, inspections and occasional other plant duties while maintaining a strong safety standard and positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Strong Excavator experience in civil construction.
• Confident with GPS and working to designs.
• Experience with detailed earthworks, trimming and bulk earthworks.
• Strong understanding of pre-starts and plant inspections.
• Good communication and a positive attitude.
• Willing to operate other plant when required.
• Safety focused and takes pride in their work.

Skills

Excavator experience

GPS & designs

Earthworks

Pre-starts & inspections

Communication

Operate other plant

Safety focus

Job description

Casual Temporary Mid-level Senior

Posted 01 Oct 2026

Description

We’re looking for an experienced Skilled Excavator Operator to join the PCH Civil team on projects across WA.

This role is for someone who is genuinely confident on an excavator and can jump on a loader when required. You’ll be working as part of an experienced crew, so we’re looking for someone who can get in, know their machine and get the job done safely.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Excavator experience in civil construction


• Confident with GPS and working to designs


• Experience with detailed earthworks, trimming and bulk earthworks


• Strong understanding of pre-starts and plant inspections


• Good communication and a positive attitude


• Willing to operate other plant when required


• Safety focused and takes pride in their work

Company Overview

PCH Civil is a Western Australian civil construction contractor delivering major resources and public infrastructure projects. Family-owned and established in 2019, we deliver multidisciplinary civil works across metropolitan, regional and remote Western Australia. Our capabilities include bulk earthworks, roads and pavements, drainage, utilities, concrete works, crushing and screening, tailings and water storage facilities, landscaping and in-house surveying. Backed by an experienced in-house workforce, our own modern fleet and hands-on leadership, we self-perform the complete civil scope with precision, efficiency and a strong commitment to safety, quality and reliable delivery.