Solar Farm Mobile Plant Operators (Excavators/Loader)

Chandler Macleod; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Overtime opportunities

Monday to Friday roster

Experience on a major renewable energy

Project exposure

Regional opportunities

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking Mobile Plant Operators for a large-scale solar farm project near Muswellbrook, NSW. The roles involve operating excavators and other plant to support trenching and cable installation on a major renewable energy site.

Essential requirements include a White Card and plant operator tickets, with full Australian working rights and a valid Driver's Licence. The roles offer competitive hourly rates, overtime, and a Monday–Friday roster on a growing project.

Qualifications

• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Reliability, punctuality and a positive work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake physically demanding outdoor work.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow directions.
• Proactive and safety-focused approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and civil plant to support trenching and underground cable installation.
• Excavate trenches to required depth, width and alignment.
• Prepare trenches for installation.
• Carry out backfilling, compaction and reinstatement works.
• Perform pre-start inspections on excavators and equipment.
• Follow site safety procedures and exclusion-zone requirements.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas around trenches and tracks.
• Complete plant documentation and safety records.
• Participate in toolbox and pre-start safety meetings.

Skills

Reliable

Team player

Safety-focused

Good communication

Education

White Card (Construction Induction)

Tools

Plant Operator tickets

Driver's Licence

Pre-Employment Medical & Mobility Assessment

Drug and Alcohol Screening

Job description

Chandler Macleod is seeking Mobile Plant Operators for a large-scale solar farm project near Muswellbrook, NSW. The roles involve operating excavators and other plant to support trenching and cable installation on a major renewable energy site.

Essential requirements include a White Card and plant operator tickets, with full Australian working rights and a valid Driver's Licence. The roles offer competitive hourly rates, overtime, and a Monday–Friday roster on a growing project.