Plant Operator – Entry Level Trainee or Experienced

About us

Waters Excavations is a family-owned Mildura business with over 60 years of expertise in civil construction, industrial recycling, and quarry operations. We handle diverse projects, from minor works to large-scale government infrastructure. We pride ourselves on fostering positive and harmonious relationships to create a team dedicated to positive solutions and outcomes.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Competitive Pay: We pay above award because we want the best for our people.
• Flexible RDOs: Choose an RDO roster that fits your life and family.
• Fleet: Work on excavators, loaders, crushers, screeners, and high-tech CDE wash plants.
• Paid Qualifications: Paid qualifications and for Entry-Level Applicants, we’ll put you through aCertificate III in Civil Construction.
• Culture: Local family-owned business where you're respected, backed, and part of the team.

The Role

Based at Waters Industrial Recycling Facility in Mildura, VIC, this is a full-time role operating modern plant and equipment at a high-tech recycling facility.

Your day could include operating everything from loaders and excavators to screeners, crushers, and advanced CDE wash plants. As a key driver of our daily operations, you'll keep the site moving by efficiently loading customers, managing stockpiles, and overseeing yard activity.

About you

Experienced Applicants:

• Proven background operating heavy machinery within quarry, recycling, or civil environments.
• Valid Drivers Licence, plant tickets, and solid background operating heavy quarry plant, crushers, or wash plants (or equivalent industry experience).
• Valid Driver's Licence and Construction White Card.
• Strong focus on safety, operational efficiency, and equipment maintenance.
• Strong work ethic and reliable.

Entry-Level Applicants

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Construction White Card (bonus, but not required!).
• A strong work ethic, high reliability, mechanically minded, and ready to learn fast.
• Motivation to undertake training and obtain high level plant and heavy vehicle accreditations.

DON'T WAIT — JUMP ON THIS TODAY!

Applications Close: Wednesday, 26th August 2026.

If you are interested in this Plant Operator – Entry Level Trainee or Experienced position and meet the requirements outlined above, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your application including your resume, relevant qualifications, licences and references . We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.

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Give Kelvin a call on (03) 5021 2249 5021 2249)!