Civil Plant Operators

Civil Plant Operators

Contract Type:

Labour Hire

Location:

Palmer   

Industry:

Construction

Salary:

$ 40 - 49 Per Hour

Contact Name:
Laura Millar
Contact Phone:
0434 527 060
Contact Email:
laura.millar@fetchrecruit.com.au
Date Published:

11-Aug-2026

DIDO Role | 50+ Hour Weeks | Long-Term Project | Major Renewable Energy Project

Live in Adelaide? You can work on a major wind farm project without having to FIFO or relocate.
Fetch Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Civil Plant Operators to join a major wind farm project based in Palmer, South Australia.

Located just 30 minutes from Mount Barker, around 30 minutes from Murray Bridge and approximately 1 hour from Salisbury, this is an excellent Drive-In, Drive-Out (DIDO) opportunity for operators living across Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills and Murraylands. With 50+ hour weeks, consistent overtime and long-term project work, this is a great opportunity to secure ongoing work on a major renewable energy development while still being home at the end of your shift.

Why This Project?
  • DIDO – no FIFO or accommodation away from home
  • Approximately 30 minutes from Mount Barker
  • Approximately 30 minutes from Murray Bridge
  • Approximately 1 hour from Salisbury
  • 50+ hour weeks with regular overtime
  • Long-term project with ongoing work
  • Major renewable energy / wind farm development
  • Competitive hourly rates, penalties and allowances
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale civil earthworks and infrastructure
  • Potential pathways into Leading Hand and senior operator roles
About the Project
This major wind farm development involves significant civil construction and earthworks, including:
  • Bulk earthworks and site preparation
  • Construction and upgrade of internal access roads
  • Formation and compaction
  • Drainage and civil infrastructure
  • Large-scale excavation and material movement
  • General site development works
We are looking for experienced:
  • Excavator Operators – 5T to 50T+
  • Moxy / Articulated Dump Truck Operators
  • Dozer Operators
  • Grader Operators
  • Water Cart Operators
  • Roller Operators
  • Final Trim Operators
GPS experience is highly regarded, particularly Topcon, Trimble or UTS.

What We’re Looking For
  • Proven experience operating heavy plant within civil construction, infrastructure, earthworks or mining
  • Experience on large-scale earthworks projects highly regarded
  • Relevant plant tickets and VOCs where applicable
  • White Card
  • Current driver's licence and reliable transport
  • Strong safety focus
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a large civil construction crew
  • GPS experience highly regarded
Don’t FIFO. Work Local. Work Long-Term.

If you're an experienced operator based in Adelaide, the Hills, Murraylands or surrounding areas, this is an opportunity to secure 50+ hours a week on a major wind farm project without having to leave home for weeks at a time.

Click Apply Now or email your resume directly to laura.millar@fetchrecruit.com.au
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