About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role

We are currently seeking positions for Hi Rail Excavator Operators for Rail Operations in the Hunter Valley, NSW. This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Ability to operate Hi Rail Excavator.
• Operate machines in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Maintain and safety checks on mobile plant, equipment and company vehicles.
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties maintaining high standards in both safety and quality.

About you

• Confident operating relevant Hi Rail machinery.
• Valid Drivers Licence Class ‘C’ or ‘HR’.
• Road-Rail Plant Operator – National & ARTC – Operator qualifications are a must. 
• Hold a valid Construction Induction (White Card) & Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card.
• Demonstrate experience working in the rail construction industry.
• Demonstrate ability to perform duties maintaining high standards in both safety and quality. 

Preference of local people to Newcastle & Hunter region – no relocation assistance provided.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.