Excavator Operator Job at PLS (Pilbara)

Excavator Operator

PLS

Location:
Australia , Pilbara

Category:
Physical Work

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Mining Production Supervisor, the position of Excavator Operator is responsible for operating production Excavators, as well as other mobile mining machinery such as Track Dozers, Wheel Loaders, Graders and Trucks. As a valued member of PLS and our Mining Production team, you'll work safely and collaboratively towards delivering targeted production outcomes and offer guidance and direction to your fellow operators. This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora Operation in the Pilbara region, which operates on an 8:6, 7:7 (days / nights) FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Job Responsibility:

Safe and efficient operation of Excavators including production loading of Dump Trucks, maintaining targeted dig rates, floor conditions and ore hygiene
Support all Load and Haul activities in the preparation work for drill patterns, clearances of new areas and maintaining all infrastructure such as haul road intersections, waste dumps and ROM pads
Conducting pre-start safety checks on mobile mining equipment
Reporting any hazards and contribute to a safe working environment
Working in a collaborative manner with a can-do attitude, following industry best practices
Actively contributing to a safe work environment for yourself and team members
Assisting with other tasks and operating other machinery as required

Requirements:

Experience operating large Mobile Mining Equipment, ideally CAT 6020/6040 Excavators, in a hard rock production mining environment
Experience operating CAT D10/D11 Track Dozers, Wheel Loaders (CAT 980/988/992/993), Graders (CAT 16/18/24M, and Trucks (CAT 785/789/793)
A flexible approach to work, including operating other mobile machinery
A strong focus on safety and best practices within the mining industry
The ability to work 12.5-hour shifts, including nights
A current WA C-class manual driver's licence: HR preferred
You enjoy being part of a collaborative team and you're passionate about achieving goals together

What we offer:

Quarterly short-term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance
PLS employee share scheme
Access to newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks
18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
Health and wellbeing allowance
Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
Paid community leave
Monthly employee recognition awards
Access to PLS' KidsCo School Holiday Program
Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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