About the Role

Sand bypassing project for the Dawesville Channel and Mandurah Ocean Entrance. Site-based role on the beach operating and maintaining the excavator and land-based dredge to shift sand across the entrances.

• Bulk loading beach sand into the ‘Slurrytrack’ hopper while maintaining a sand pad when required
• Communicate with the Slurrytrack Operator to ensure the consistent delivery of material
• Assist with pre-checks of all plant and equipment (eg. engines, conveyors and hydraulic and electrical systems)
• Monitor and repair the dredge pipework
• Monitor public pedestrian traffic near the site
• Record all maintenance and servicing of equipment and complete regular logs
• General site maintenance, housekeeping and security
• Assess weather on-site (tides) and monitor conditions
• Assist with mobilising/demobilising each project site

Qualifications & Attributes

• Excavator ticket and bulk loading/production-based experience is essential
• White Card, HR Driver's Licence & Loader ticket
• Ability to work in a fast-paced role, with minimal supervision (small team of 3)
• Commitment to safety and environmental compliance

Why Maritime Constructions?

• Permanent role based in Mandurah, WA
• Monday to Friday, averaging 55 hours per week (11-hours per day)
• Penalty rates over 38 hours
• $41.50 per hour + $100 per day site allowance

Recruitment Process

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including a drug and alcohol screen, national police check and reference check.

Maritime Constructions recognises that diversity and inclusion are vital for enhancing workplace productivity and fostering innovative thinking. As such, we actively encourage First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally diverse people are encouraged to apply.