Why Join Georgiou – A STRABAG company
Georgiou is seeking experienced Plant Operators to join our team for an upcoming major civil project for a blue-chip mining client in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Working a 2:1 FIFO roster ex Perth, you’ll be part of an experienced construction team delivering significant bulk earthworks using a substantial fleet of heavy mobile plant.
We’re currently seeking experienced:
- Dozer Operators
- Excavator Operators
- Grader Operators
- Allrounder Operators
We’re looking for operators who know their machines, understand bulk earthworks production and take pride in operating safely and efficiently in a major civil construction environment.
At Georgiou—now proudly part of STRABAG SE, one of Europe’s largest construction technology groups—you’ll join a business where local expertise meets global opportunity.
For nearly 50 years, we’ve built Australia’s infrastructure and our reputation for being the best people to work with.
With Georgiou’s local knowledge and experience and STRABAG’s forward-thinking innovation, we’re delivering projects that connect communities, develop people and set new industry benchmarks, all while staying true to the culture and values that make Georgiou unique.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Attractive FIFO roster – 2:1 FIFO ex Perth
- Major Pilbara project – work on significant bulk earthworks for a blue-chip mining client
- Work with serious gear – operate heavy mobile plant across large-scale civil earthworks activities
- Do what you do best – opportunities for experienced Dozer, Excavator, Grader and Allrounder Operators
- Be part of a strong crew – join an experienced project team focused on safety, production and getting the job done well
- Grow without limits – access opportunities across Georgiou and STRABAG’s broader Australian and global network
- Reward for your work – competitive remuneration and access to the Georgiou Perks discounts platform
About the roles
These roles will see you operating heavy mobile plant across significant bulk earthworks and civil construction activities.
Working closely with Supervisors and the broader construction team, you’ll be responsible for operating your nominated equipment safely and productively while helping the project achieve its daily production, quality and safety requirements.
We’re particularly interested in experienced operators with strong bulk earthworks backgrounds. For our Allrounder positions, we’re looking for genuinely multi-skilled operators who are competent across several pieces of heavy mobile plant.
What you’ll be doing
- Operate heavy mobile plant safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements
- Undertake bulk earthworks and associated civil construction activities
- Complete daily pre-start inspections and equipment checks
- Identify and report plant defects and maintenance requirements
- Work to project levels, specifications and Supervisor instructions
- Maintain strong production while ensuring safety and quality standards are achieved
- Work collaboratively with Supervisors, other Operators and project personnel
- Assist with maintaining safe and productive work areas
- Participate in pre-starts, toolbox meetings and project safety activities
- Take care of allocated equipment and operate plant within manufacturer and project requirements
Your skills and experience
- Demonstrated experience operating heavy mobile plant on civil construction, mining or resources projects
- Strong experience in bulk earthworks environments
- Proven competency operating one or more of the following:
- Dozers, ideally D8–D10 or similar
- Excavators, including 30T+ machines or similar
- Graders, including CAT 14M or similar
- Multiple items of heavy mobile plant for our Allrounder Operator positions
- Nationally recognised competencies/tickets for the equipment you operate
- Strong understanding of safe and productive heavy plant operation
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and care of equipment
- Ability to work effectively within a high-production construction environment
- Previous Pilbara and FIFO experience will be highly regarded
- Construction White Card
- Valid driver’s licence
- Ability to work a 2:1 FIFO roster ex Perth
- Strong alignment with our values: Care, Integrity and Excellence
If you’re an experienced heavy plant operator with a strong bulk earthworks background and are looking for your next FIFO opportunity on a major Pilbara project, we want to hear from you.
When applying, please ensure your application clearly identifies the equipment you are ticketed and experienced to operate.
Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete an application online.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team
We welcome applicants of all cultures, backgrounds and identities; people with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and current or former members of the Australian Defence Force, including veterans and reservists. We are proud to be endorsed by Work180 as a great place for women to work.
Georgiou is a proud equal opportunity employer. 