Fixed Plant Civil Operator

Fortescue Metals Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metals company in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Civil Operator to manage heavy machinery at Christmas Creek mine. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining graders, excavators, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have an Australian HR Driver’s License and experience in civil infrastructure tasks. The role offers competitive working conditions and values inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Must have an Australian HR Driver’s License.
• Experience operating heavy machinery in civil infrastructure maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety standards and risk assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy machinery for excavation and material handling.
• Conduct prestart inspections and ensure regular equipment servicing.
• Identify and assess on-site hazards and implement safety measures.

Skills

Australian HR Driver’s License

Experience operating graders/excavators

Knowledge of safety standards

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Job description

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Work Location: Christmas Creek - Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine is located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people.

As a Civil Operator within the fixed plant environment, you'll be at the heart of site operations, mastering the use of graders, excavators, skid steers, wheel loaders, and tipper trucks. You'll keep our site running smoothly with safety checks, routine maintenance and proactive equipment care.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy machinery for excavation and material handling.
• Conduct prestart inspections and ensure regular equipment servicing.
• Assist in civil infrastructure maintenance and construction tasks.
• Identify and assess on-site hazards, implementing safety measures.
• Troubleshoot and report machinery issues for timely repairs.
• Collaborate with site supervisors and team members for effective coordination.

Qualifications and Experience

• Australian HR Driver’s License.
• Experience operating graders, excavators, skid steers, wheel loaders, and/or tipper trucks.
• Experience in civil infrastructure maintenance and construction.
• Knowledge of safety standards and risk assessment processes.
• Mechanical aptitude for identifying and troubleshooting machinery issues.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong team player with effective collaboration abilities.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Fortescue is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.