Watercart Operator - Approx $2,500 per week - Maryvale

Workfast; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Superannuation

Allowances

Long-term project

Job summary

Workfast is seeking an experienced Watercart Operator in Maryvale, NSW to support a Tier 1 renewable energy solar project. You will operate water carts for dust suppression, manage water distribution, and assist with civil earthworks on long-term site preparation.

This role offers steady 10–12 hour shifts, start ASAP, with overtime and superannuation. A current HR licence and RIIVEH304E ticket are highly regarded, along with White Card and reliable transport to site.

Qualifications

• Current HR Driver Licence is essential.
• RIIVEH304E Watercart ticket is highly regarded.
• White Card (Construction Induction) is required.
• Experience operating watercarts on civil or infrastructure projects.
• Strong safety focus and ability to work in a team.
• Reliable transport to site and ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol tests.

Responsibilities

• Operate Watercarts for dust suppression and compaction support.
• Maintain haul roads, access tracks, and lay down areas.
• Conduct daily pre-start checks and basic vehicle maintenance.
• Refill, operate pumps, and manage water distribution across site.
• Assist with general civil and earthworks operations as required.
• Work safely around plant, spotters, and site crews.

Skills

Watercart operation

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Reliability

Tools

RIIVEH304E Watercart Ticket

Job description

Workfast is seeking experienced Watercart Operators to join the earthworks and civil construction team on a renewable energy infrastructure project in Maryvale, NSW.

Pay Rate: $43.00 p/hr + Overtime + Super
Location: Maryvale, NSW
Hours: 6:30am start, 10–12 hour shifts
Start Date: ASAP

This is a long-term opportunity working on a solar project, performing dust suppression and water management activities to support large-scale civil construction and site preparation.

What You Will Be Doing

• Operating Watercartsfor dust suppression and compaction support
• Maintaining haul roads, access tracks, and lay down areas
• Conducting daily pre-start checks and basic vehicle maintenance
• Refilling, operating pumps, and managing water distribution across site
• Assisting with general civil and earthworks operations as required
• Working safely around plant, spotters, and site crews

What You Need

• Current HR Driver Licence – Essential
• RII Ticket – Conduct Watercart Operations (RIIVEH304E) – Highly Regarded
• White Card (Construction Induction)
• Previous experience operating Watercarts on civil or infrastructure projects
• Ability to work in a team environment with a strong safety focus
• Reliable transport to and from site
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol test
• $43 p/hr + OT + Allowances and Super
• Long-term work on a Tier 1 renewable energy project
• Consistent 10–12 hour shifts with early starts
• Career progression opportunities within large civil and infrastructure projects

About us

Workfast is a labour hire company working with some of Australia’s largest and leading building companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. When you join our team we make sure that you're looked after, paid well and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards.

Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from all people. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988.