GENERAL HAND PLANT OPERATOR

Best suited for: Australian citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens, Subclass 485/491/191 visa holders seeking local government career exposure in Western Australia region at City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

About This Opportunity

Entering a civil infrastructure, road construction, and public works pathway within local government provides an exceptional environment for operations professionals to secure stable, rewarding tenure in Australia. Based out of the central Works Depot in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia, this residential placement offers an expansive framework to maintain regional road systems, govern heavy plant assets, and execute essential civil projects. It represents an ideal operational track for a plant operator, truck driver, or civil laborer looking to step into a secure local government structure that offers a highly desirable 9-day fortnight lifestyle balancing active field work with personal time.

Job Summary

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is seeking a reliable, safety-conscious, and ticketed General Hand Plant Operator to join the Engineering Services directorate. Based at the Works Depot and reporting directly to the Supervisor Civil Maintenance, the successful candidate will perform a combination of heavy machinery operation and physical civil labouring. This diverse field position is central to the development, construction, and maintenance of the City's regional roads, concrete footpaths, kerbing networks, drainage channels, and municipal laneways.

• Employer Name: City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Desirable Education Level: Relevant mobile plant operation tickets (Skid Steer, Loader, Grader) or civil construction certifications are highly regarded
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Employment Location: 384 Hay St, Kalgoorlie WA 6430, Australia (Works Depot Kalgoorlie)
• Estimated Salary: Base Salary starting from AUD $69,491.39 per annum
• Application Deadline: Friday 31 July 2026

Who This Role May Suit

• Experienced machinery operators, commercial tip-truck drivers, or civil road workers looking for a stable residential role with an outstanding work-life balanceolders (Subclasses 485, 491, or 191) looking to establish a definitive, long-term trade history or civil operations background within regional Western Australia.
• Physically active individuals who enjoy outdoor manual labor, maintain sharp spatial awareness around mobile machinery, and communicate reliably within small field crews.
• Onshore applicants possessing immediate, unrestricted, and fully valid legal authorization to operate within the domestic Australian labor sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy vehicles, specialized mobile plant, and civil construction machinery safely and effectively to meet project schedules.
• Carry out physical laboring tasks, including road patching, drainage cleaning, kerb laying, and general footpath maintenance across designated work zones.
• Perform crucial daily pre-start machine inspections, submit basic administrative log records, and ensure machinery remains clean and functionally serviceable.
• Deploy compliant on-site traffic management systems and execute traffic control duties safely to guard active civil work zones.
• Uphold personal safety and team welfare by strictly executing daily "Take 5" risk assessments, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), and core WHS protocols.
• Collaborate dynamically with team foremen, senior technical officers, and depot personnel to optimize civil maintenance output.

Skills & Requirements

• Must possess a valid General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Must hold a minimum of a valid, current Australian Heavy Rigid (HR) Manual Driver's Licence (HC or MC class licences are highly preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of practical experience operating mobile plant (Skid Steer, Loader, or Grader operators holding accredited tickets are highly sought after).
• Demonstrated background working in a similar civil sector capacity across road networks, stormwater systems, or municipal maintenance programs.
• Possess a valid, current Traffic Management qualification (or display a clear willingness to undergo immediate training to obtain one).
• Must hold or pass a current satisfactory National Police Clearance check.

Benefits

• Competitive baseline public sector salary augmented by an attractive 9-day fortnight working model.
• Generous superannuation retirement pathways with the City providing up to a 3% co-contribution match against voluntary employee payments.
• Comprehensive health and well-being initiatives, including direct access to the municipal Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tax-effective corporate salary sacrificing frameworks and specialized internal training or professional development pipelines.
• Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership access directly at the premier local Goldfields Oasis complex.
• An annual $300 cash-equivalent reimbursement benefit covering attendance at, or personal utilization of, City-owned public infrastructure.
• Access to rebated child care services, free workplace depot parking, and an inclusive corporate culture backed by equal opportunity guidelines.

Important Applicant Information

• Applicants must hold completely unrestricted, legal domestic working rights within Australia at the absolute time of application processing.
• Residential Placement Directive: This position is strictly a residential career placement based locally within the Kalgoorlie-Boulder community. Fly-In, Fly-Out (FIFO) or Drive-In, Drive-Out (DIDO) logistical arrangements are not accessible.
• Continuous Pool Evaluation: Applications are actively reviewed on a rolling pool basis. The City reserves the right to close this infrastructure placement early without notice if an optimal workforce footprint is filled ahead of the final July calendar limit. Early application is strongly advised.
• Please note: The employer indicated that onshore or offshore sponsorship not available for this vacancy.

Required Application Documents:

• A detailed, current professional resume highlighting your civil trade background, heavy machine tickets, driving licence categories, and active references.
• A clean, structured cover letter cleanly demonstrating your background in road network maintenance, physical fitness levels, and your general alignment with the City's behavioral values.

Eligible applicants include:

• Australian citizens
• Permanent Residents (PR)
• New Zealand citizens
• Subclass 485 / 491 / 191 visa holders
• Any onshore temporary residents with legal, active Australian work rights.

About The Employer

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder governs a thriving, globally recognized regional territory spanning 95,000 square kilometers and hosting a stable population of over 30,000 residents. Combining a modern metropolitan infrastructure base with deep historic roots and accessible outdoor outback adventures, the City is guided by a commitment to remain a clean, green, and quality employer. The Engineering Services directorate focuses intensely on open communication, public safety, and collaborative teamwork, cultivating an environment where field tradesmen are fully empowered to succeed.

Applicant Safety Reminder

• You must possess valid work rights to be employed in Australia.
• Never send funds to secure an interview or a job offer.
• Do not share banking or credit card details to anyone.
• Always cross-check employer credentials before accepting any job proposal.

Original Source: City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Careers Portal - Vacancy: General Hand Plant Operator (Position Number 4425)