General Earthworks Operator

Programmed Energy & Resources are seeking a skilled and eager to learn General Earthworks Operator to join a leading Gold mine in WA's South. The General Earthworks Operator is responsible for safely operating a range of heavy mobile equipment to support earthmoving, road maintenance, construction and mining support activities across the operation

• Roster: 8/6 dayshift only
• 12 Hour shifts
• Rate: $46.61 per hour
• DIDO/Local

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

Heavy Equipment Operation

• Operate earthmoving machinery such as loaders, dozers, graders, excavators, water carts and skid steers

• Conduct earthworks including road building, bund construction, drainage work and site preparation

• Assist with haul road maintenance and rehabilitation activities

• Work collaboratively with mining, maintenance and processing teams

• Assist with site clean-up, drainage management and stockpile management

• Support shutdown works and infrastructure projects as required

Equipment & Maintenance

• Perform basic servicing and equipment checks
• Maintain machinery in a clean and serviceable condition
• Report defects and coordinate with maintenance teams

Role Requirements

• Valid drivers license (HR desirable) and a reliable vehicle to get to and from site for each swing
• Full Australian working rights
• MUST have digger and loader experience
• Strong understanding of safe earthworks practices in a mining environment
• Ability to work in large open-pit mining operations
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow work plans, drawings and supervisor instructions

What Programmed can offer you

• Weekly pay
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Medicals, PPE are all included
• Employee Assistance Program
• Great team environment
• Work with a team committed to your safety

Job Reference Number: 74303

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.

Consultant

Ashlynn.McGregor@programmed.com.au

Reference number: 74303

Profession: Mining and Resources

Mining - Production

Company: Programmed / PERSOLKELLY

Date posted: 10th Mar, 2026