FIFO Ex Perth – 2/1 Roster – Day Shifts
$60 Per Hour + Super – Flights, Accommodation & Meals Provided
3 Positions Available – December 2026 Mobilisation
Fetch Mining Services are currently seeking experienced Plant Operators for an upcoming major civil and structural concrete project at Rio Tinto's Brockman 4 operation in the Pilbara.
You will be involved in the construction of three new mine water pump stations across the Brockman 4 operation.
We are seeking experienced Civil Plant Operators with recent mine site construction experience and the ability to safely operate a range of mobile plant equipment around active construction areas and live mine infrastructure.
This is a great opportunity to secure work on a major Pilbara infrastructure project with flights, accommodation and meals provided.
What's On Offer:
- Work on a major Rio Tinto Pilbara infrastructure project.
- 2/1 FIFO roster – 12-hour day shifts.
- $60 per hour + super.
- Flights provided FIFO Perth to Boolgeeda.
- Accommodation and meals provided.
- Long-term project running from December 2026 through to June 2027.
- Work across three established project sites.
- Mobilisation commencing the week of 8 December 2026.
- Work alongside an experienced civil and concrete construction team.
Available Machinery / Equipment:
- Excavator Operator – 15 tonne excavators
- Loader Operator – 17 tonne loaders
- Telehandler Operator – 6 tonne telehandlers
- Water Cart Operator
- Compactor Operator – Plate Compactors
The Role:
- Operating mobile plant equipment across civil and structural concrete construction works.
- Detailed excavation and backfilling around existing services and infrastructure.
- Operating machinery safely around active construction areas.
- Working closely with ground crews, tradespeople and construction supervisors.
- Following directions from spotters when working around live services and plant.
- Supporting excavation, material movement, backfilling and general civil construction activities.
- Completing pre-start inspections and maintaining equipment to a high standard.
- Maintaining safe operating practices and meeting project requirements.
Experience / Site Requirements:
- Proven experience operating relevant mobile plant equipment.
- Recent mining-site civil construction experience.
- Experience with detailed excavation and backfilling.
- Experience working around live services and infrastructure.
- Ability to work safely with spotters and ground personnel.
- MUST hold a current Rio Tinto site induction OR be willing to obtain the required Rio Tinto inductions at their own cost prior to mobilisation.
- Previous Rio Tinto site experience highly regarded.
- Current relevant mobile plant tickets
- Current pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol clearance.
- Ability to meet all Rio Tinto site access requirements.
- Strong safety attitude and ability to work within a team.
How to Apply:
If you wish to be considered for this role, please click the 'Apply Now' button ASAP or send an up-to-date CV to brent.johnston@fetchrecruit.com.au
